Even though he's a United fan, he's always come across to me as an ok human being. Sad news.
He's a bit of a hark back to previous generations of broadcaster where, although it's known he's a United fan, you never really feel it influences his hosting or commentary, other than I think he's quite keen to bring up the Glazers bad ownership.
I really like his NFL shows as well, always strikes a good balance between entertaining long-term fans while encouraging new fans, which is a delicate balance.
Tragic news this, not long since Sky presenter Simon Thomas' wife died at 40 as well.