Annie Nightingale obituary
Radio 1’s longest-serving broadcaster, dedicated to groundbreaking music for more than 50 years
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Radio 1’s longest-serving broadcaster, dedicated to groundbreaking music for more than 50 years
The broadcasting icon, who became BBC Radio 1's first female DJ when she joined the station in 1970, passed away at home aged 83 after a short illness, her family announced today.
It was revealed on Friday that the legendary radio DJ died at home after a short illness, with her family paying tribute to a 'pioneer and inspiration to many'.
BBC bosses have hailed Annie Nightingale as a 'true inspiration' following the news of the Radio 1 legend's death at her home in London after suffering from a short illness
Her cast-iron determination - and a recommendation from Derek Taylor, then press officer for The Beatles - secured her a coveted slot on the station in 1967 as its first female presenter.