The legendary Annie Nightingale is no more! BBC Radio 1’s first radio presenter breathed her last on January 11 in London. Her family announced the news via a statement. The first female DJ on Radio 1 leaves behind an unmatched legacy.
Annie Nightingale MBE passed away yesterday at her home in London after a short illness. 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.
Annie Nightingale’s Family
Nightingale had the Guinness World Record holder for the longest career in her…
