Tributes paid to popular community photographer Robbob

Robbob <i>(Image: Melissa Bradley)</i>
Robbob (Image: Melissa Bradley)
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A MUCH-loved community photographer and granddad-of-nine has died.

Rob Bradley from Blackbrook, best known in St Helens and beyond as Robbob, was a prolific photographer, whose work was regularly featured in the Star pages as well as on photography and social media sites.

The 56-year-old died on June 30 and will be remembered by his three children, their mum Janet, his family and friends.

Robbob (Image: Melissa Bradley)

His daughter Melissa said: “Thank you to everyone for their kind messages about my dad and the support.”

His funeral will take place in St Helens Crematorium at noon on Friday, July 31, 2026, followed by burial at St Helens Cemetery.

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