Pioneering Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale dies at 83

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Iconic Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83. In a statement, her family said she passed away at her London home on Thursday (January 11) following a 'short illness.' Annie was BBC Radio 1's longest-serving broadcaster and even held the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a female radio presenter.

A celebration of her life will take place at a memorial service in the spring. Her family's statement continued: "Annie was a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many.

Her impulse to share that enthusiasm with audiences remained undimmed after six decades of broadcasting on BBC TV and radio globally." Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...

just click here to give it a go. "Never underestimate the role model she became. Breaking down doors by refusing to bow down to sexual prejudice and male fear gave encouragement to generations of young women who, like Annie, only wanted to tell you about an amazing tune they had just heard. "Watching Annie do this on television in the 1970s, most famously as a presenter on the BBC music show The Old Grey Whistle Test, or hearing her play the latest breakbeat techno on Radio One is testimony to someone who never stopped believing in the magic of rock 'n' roll." "The family request privacy at this time.