EGGHEADS star Dave Rainford has died aged 51. The brainbox earned legions of fans on the quiz show and earned him the nickname "Tremendous Knowledge Dave". His tragic death was confirmed today by the BBC show's host Jeremy Vine. He tweeted: "I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died.

What happened to Dave of Eggheads?

The general knowledge master, who was famous for being banned from pub quiz machines, is remembered by former TV colleagues. Eggheads star Dave Rainford has died, the game show's host Jeremy Vine has confirmed.

What did Dave from Eggheads died from?

DAVE Rainford, who has died of heart disease aged 51, turned his hobby into a job, initially earning a living by cleaning out quiz machines in pubs around the North of England, then winning £250,000 on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?