First woman DJ on Radio 1 Annie Nightingale dies at 83
The pioneering Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83 - as fellow stars paid tribute, calling her the "original trailblazer" for women in radio.
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The pioneering Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83 - as fellow stars paid tribute, calling her the "original trailblazer" for women in radio.
Trailblazing broadcaster Annie Nightingale, who was the first woman to present on BBC Radio, has died aged 83 following a short illness, her family confirmed.
Female DJs and presenters were among those to praise the radio host for paving the way after the news that she died on Thursday at her London home.
Tributes are being paid to Annie Nightingale, Radio 1's first female DJ and its longest-serving broadcaster, following her death at 83 - with former colleagues Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Greg James among those highlighting her extraordinary and "trailblazing" career.
Tributes have come in for "original trailblazer" and broadcast icon Annie Nightingale - Radio 1's first female DJ - who has died aged 83....