- Radio presenter Janice Lengthy died on Christmas Day after brief sickness, agent stated
- Lengthy, aged 66, had a profession spanning 5 a long time throughout radio and tv
- She was greatest referred to as a presenter on BBC Radio 1 in addition to High of the Pops
BBC radio presenter Janice Lengthy, who was the primary common feminine presenter on High Of The Pops, has died on the age of 66.
Throughout a 40-year profession, she hosted exhibits throughout flagship BBC stations together with Radio 1, in addition to the breakfast present on Larger London Radio and XFM.
Her agent Nigel Forsyth stated Lengthy died at dwelling on Christmas Day following a brief sickness.
His assertion stated: 'Janice was a beautiful, heat human being and distinctive broadcaster.
'She informed an excellent story and all the time made you roar with laughter together with her sharp wit. She is going to depart behind her husband Paul and two youngsters, who she thought the world of.
'Janice beloved the BBC and began her profession as a station assistant at BBC Radio Merseyside in 1979, to finish it with the magnificent individuals at BBC Radio Wales.
'Janice wished it identified she was so grateful to the NHS and all who sorted her there.'
Lengthy was the primary lady to have her personal day by day radio present and was additionally the primary lady to current High of the Pops, which she did for 5 years.
She was one of many foremost presenters of the Dwell Help charity live performance in 1985 and had additionally been host of BBC Radio Wales, a task she took on in 2017.
She was awarded the lifetime achievement award at The Liverpool Music Awards for her 'excellent contribution to the music trade' which included giving a primary break to teams and artists, together with The Smiths, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Primal Scream, Amy Winehouse and Adele.
BBC director basic Tim Davie described her as a 'stellar presenter' who was beloved throughout the trade.
Lorna Clarke, controller of pop music on the BBC, was amongst these paying tribute to Janice Lengthy.
She stated: 'Everybody in pop radio was saddened to listen to of the passing of Janice Lengthy.
'She was lengthy admired for her position as a expertise spotter and new music champion, giving Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Amy Winehouse their first radio periods, in addition to lighting the way in which for feminine radio and TV presenters all through the trade.
'We ship our deepest condolences to her household and buddies at this unhappy time.'
Musician Midge Ure additionally shared a tribute to the previous BBC radio presenter.
He stated on Twitter: 'Dreadful information. Janice stood with us on the pitch at Wembley stadium as we introduced Dwell Help. A broadcast legend and absolute music lover.'
Lengthy was born in Liverpool and her brother Keith Chegwin, who died in 2017, was additionally a presenter.
Colin Paterson, head of BBC Radio Wales, informed the BBC: 'As a radio presenter her programmes have been by no means about herself.
'For Janice, her broadcasting profession was a chance to find, share and champion music.
'There are few individuals who have completed extra to nurture new expertise from music and the humanities.
'She introduced her ardour for music to Radio Wales in 2017, supporting Welsh artists and Welsh language music ever since.
'We'll miss her ardour, her data and her snort.
'Our ideas are together with her many buddies and her household who meant a lot to her.'
