Radio 1 icon Annie Nightingale dies after short illness leaving family heartbroken

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Radio 1 legend Annie Nightingale died yesterday at her home in London after a short illness. Described as "a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many", a statement was released by her family, informing her fans of the tragic news.

A statement read: "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." "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.