A Cambridge University professor has been named as the second victim of the Shepperton river drowning.
Professor Rex Walford has been described as 'immensely talented'
Dr Rex Walford OBE was travelling in the boat that capsized in the River Thames on Sunday evening.
The 70-year-old was the former head of the university's education department.
He had also been President of the Geographical Association and Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society.
Friends have described Dr Walford as an "immensely talented author" who had directed more than 80 plays and musicals.
His body is yet to be recovered.
Police divers found the body of Keith Lowde yesterday
A senior figure in the British music industry is the second man who died after the boat capsized.
Keith Lowde is thought to have been at the tiller of the small motorboat when it overturned.
It is claimed he was ferrying his wife and four dinner guests to the riverbank at Shepperton in Surrey from his home on Pharaoh's Island, an exclusive residents' island that can only be accessed by boat.
His family say they are "devastated" by his death.
Three women and one man were rescued and taken to hospital with minor injuries but Dr Walford and Mr Lowde disappeared.
Mr Lowde is listed on the website of the Guildford-based Academy of Contemporary Music as a music business tutor with more than 20 years' experience in the music industry at a senior level.
His work includes directing a national music festival for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
A statement from Mr Lowde's family said: "We are all devastated by the loss of Keith Lowde.
"He was a wonderful husband, and a truly amazing father. This tragic accident has left a massive hole in all our lives.
"The response from all our friends, Keith's work colleagues, and his students has been immense and we thank them all for their support and help.
"It is clear that over his life Keith has helped so many people in such a positive way. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten."
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