BBC Radio Ulster presenter Kim Lenaghan has died on the age of 61.
Lenaghan was greatest recognized for presenting weekend programme The Foodie, which noticed her journey throughout Northern Eire to debate foods and drinks.
Interim director of BBC Northern Eire Adam Smyth led tributes for the presenter, who had labored on the public broadcaster for 25 years.
Smyth stated she had ‘a flexible and proficient broadcaster who welcomed listeners into Saturdays and Sundays along with her heat tones, sense of humour and impeccable music style’.
‘Our deepest sympathies and condolences exit to her husband Andrew, her household and plenty of associates,’ he stated.
BBC Newsline presenter Tara Mills added that she was ‘shocked and really unhappy’ on the information.
‘It’s laborious to consider we are going to by no means once more hear her infectious snigger or see her beaming smile in Broadcasting Home. Condolences to her household,’ Mills tweeted.
A reason for dying for Lenaghan was not given.
Tributes have continued to pour in for Lenaghan, with BBC’s Mark Simpson describing the presenter as a ‘ray of sunshine’, including that he was ‘devastated’ to listen to of her dying.
‘On air, off air and within the corridors of the BBC. She brightened all our lives. We’re going to overlook her,’ he stated.
Marie-Louise Connolly, BBC NI well being correspondent, stated that there was ‘such disappointment’ on the company on the information.
She wrote in her tribute: ‘Those that labored and knew her have misplaced a superb good friend. Such a form, beneficiant and beautiful lady with an infectious snigger. Dearest Kim there are not any phrases.’
A employees member at Arcadia Delicatessen in Belfast shared a candy photograph of him hugging Lenaghan when she visited their retailer, and shared his disappointment at her dying.
‘We’re heartbroken to listen to of the lack of buyer and pricey good friend Kim Lenaghan,’ the employees member wrote.
‘Her big coronary heart and conviviality manifested itself in her skill to host the proper events. Anybody invited to one in every of her bashes knew it will be a memorable event. Farewell The Foodie xxx.’
Along with The Foodie, Lenaghan offered Arts Further and This New Day on BBC Radio Ulster in addition to particular festive programmes.
Viewers may even know her for fronting exhibits comparable to The Saturday Journal, The Late Present and Sounds Classical.
Lenaghan, who studied English at Queen’s College Belfast, joined BBC Northern Eire in 1997 earlier than engaged on Good Morning Ulster and Night Further on the station.
Her TV work included Nation Instances, Good Canine Dangerous Canine and BBC Proms In The Park.
Lenaghan is survived by her husband, Andrew Jones.
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