The DJ and former Top of the Pops presenter has died after a short illness, her agent says

The BBC radio presenter Janice Long has died at 66 after a short illness, her agent said.

BBC radio presenter Janice Long dies aged 66:

Nigel Forsyth said: “Janice was a wonderful, warm human being and exceptional broadcaster. She told a brilliant story and always made you roar with laughter with her sharp wit. She will leave behind her husband, Paul, and two children who she thought the world of.”

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He said she loved the BBC, where she started her career as a station assistant at Radio Merseyside in 1979. “Janice wanted it known she was so thankful to the NHS and all who looked after her there,” he added.

Lorna Clarke, the controller of pop music at the BBC, was among those paying tribute. She said: “Everyone on pop radio was saddened to hear of the passing of Janice Long. She was long admired for her role as a talent spotter and new music champion, giving Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Amy Winehouse their first radio sessions, as well as lighting the way for female radio and TV presenters throughout the industry.

“We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends at this sad time.”

During a 40-year career, she hosted shows across flagship BBC stations including Radio 1, as well as the breakfast show on Greater London Radio and XFM.

Her agent Nigel Forsyth said Long died at home on Christmas Day following a short illness.

Long grew up in Liverpool, the older sister of late entertainer Keith Chegwin.

Long was an early supporter of future stars such as The Smiths, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Primal Scream, Adele, Amy Macdonald, and Winehouse and was one of the main presenters of the Live Aid charity concert in 1985.

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In his statement, Nigel added: ‘Janice was a wonderful, warm human being and exceptional broadcaster.

‘She told a brilliant story and always made you roar with laughter with her sharp wit. She will leave behind her husband Paul and two children, who she thought the world of.

‘Janice loved the BBC and started her career as a station assistant at BBC Radio Merseyside in 1979, to complete it with the magnificent people at BBC Radio Wales.

‘Janice wanted it known she was so thankful to the NHS and all who looked after her there.’

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