Annie Nightingale Cause of Death: BBC's 1st Female DJ Dead at 83

Annie Nightingale, popularly known for being the first-ever female DJ of BBC Radio 1, has passed away at the age of 83; what was her cause of death?

According to a report published by Billboard, the radio personality's cause of death was due to a "short illness." She passed away at her home in London, the United Kingdom.

Nightingale was a very influential public figure as she became the first female DJ on the said radio company. She began working in BBC Radio 1 in 1970 and even made history for being the station's longest-serving DJ.

Annie was awarded the World Record as the longest serving female radio presenter.

Annie Nightingale Remembered for her Work as a DJ

In a statement written and published by her family, Nightingale was described as "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," the statement reads.

They went on to reveal that the radio DJ broke barriers by refusing to subject to sexual prejudice.

"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," they added.

In addition to her family, BBC has also paid tribute to her by sharing a statement, saying she was a champion of new music and artists.

The Life of Annie Nightingale

Per the outlet, Nightingale was born near London in 1940. Initially, her line of work or career path was journalism and being a television presenter.

Later on, she became an entrepreneur by launching a line of clothing stores. By the 1970s, she went on to have a successful career as a radio DJ and remained working in the field for more than the succeeding five decades.

As of this writing, plans for Annie Nightingale's funeral have yet to be publicized.

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