His editor, Maria Rejit, said "His loyalty, modesty and self-deprecating humour gave joy to many. His was the sharpest mind and the biggest heart, and his wonderful novels and stories will remain a testament to both."
I met Colin Dexter at a book signing of his last Morse book "The Remorseful Day". We could only speak for a short time but I could feel his modesty and warmth.
It was only the once but I feel that I've lost a friend.