RENOWNED DJ, author and journalist Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83.
Annie, who worked predominantly for the BBC was a regular figure on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, and was known for her overt love of music of all genres, promoting bands throughout her stellar career.
Tributes have been pouring in from musicians and fellow broadcasters since the news of her death was announced.
Annie started her career at a Sussex newspaper before breaking into broadcasting, and had always made it her mission to support both established bands and breaking acts.
Tim Davie, director general of the BBC, issued a statement: “As well as being a trailblazer for new music, she was a champion for female broadcasters, supporting and encouraging other women to enter the industry. We will all miss her terribly.”
BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter Zoe Ball, who lives in Sussex, wrote on her account on X (formerly Twitter): “Heartbroken to hear the news. the original trailblazer for us women in radio she loved music like no other… and could out last any of us at the party so grateful for all the love & support she offered me over the years what a dame… rest well.”
Annie Nightingale ✨
heartbroken to hear the news. the original trailblazer for us women in radio
she loved music like no other… and could out last any of us at the party
so grateful for all the love & support she offered me over the years
what a dame… rest well ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nwPpfb7KqP
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) January 12, 2024
