A bronze statue of the famous duck, thought to be an Indian Runner duck-Mallard cross, was revealed today on the University of York
campus in front of hundreds of students and a radio audience of millions.
Greg, who presents the Radio 1 breakfast show, became involved with Long Boi after his disappearance from the university, where he lived, in 2023 sparked international attention.
Whilst a body was never found, Long Boi was presumed dead with students leading a fundraiser to erect a statue in his honour.
Seven hundred people and 4.4 million Radio 1 listeners, from as far afield as Japan, tuned in to the proceedings at Central Hall at the University of York to say their farewells to the long-necked duck - and for the grand reveal of the life-sized (71cm) sculpture crafted in his honour.
Students, staff, and alumni gathered in the hall adorned in official Radio 1 Long Boi shirts (which were sold to raise money for charity), cardigans adorned with ducks, and, in the case of some including Greg James himself, full mourning gear including veils.
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