Kim Lenaghan

She has been described as a "ray of sunshine". The presenter worked for BBC Northern Ireland for 25 years and most recently presented her own weekend show. Her ...

We’re going to miss her." On air, off air and in the corridors of the BBC. Kim was a ray of sunshine.

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Tara Mills added: "Shocked and very sad to hear that Kim Lenaghan has died. Lyric Theatre Belfast added: "We are so saddened to hear of the death of our friend and long time supporter, Kim Lenaghan. We’re going to miss her." Such a kind, generous and gorgeous woman with an infectious laugh. On air, off air and in the corridors of the BBC. Those who worked and knew her have lost a good friend. Marie-Louise Connolly also posted: "Such sadness here at the BBC on the news that Kim Lenaghan has died. Fellow broadcaster Kerry McLean said: "Deeply shocked and heartbroken to hear this today…..……I honestly can’t take it in…..she’ll be so, so missed. BBC correspondent Mark Simpson said: "Devastating news. Here’s what it says about your personality [4](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/valuing-our-sector-co3-to-hold-conference-3839703?itm_source=parsely-api)‘Valuing Our Sector’: CO3 to hold conference [5](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/coronavirus/covid-booster-how-long-after-having-covid-can-you-get-the-booster-vaccine-and-why-do-you-have-to-wait-3525690?itm_source=parsely-api)Covid Booster: How long after having Covid can you get the booster vaccine and why do you have to wait? Kim was a ray of sunshine. [Ulster](/topic/ulster) show - sometimes it was live very early on a Sunday morning or, as with last year, a cheeky pre-Christmas pre-record in the afternoon.

Popular Radio Ulster presenter Kim Lenaghan has been remembered as a "truly gifted broadcaster" who had a special bond with listeners.

Emma Dunseith, head of content production at BBC Northern Ireland, said: “Our thoughts at this time go to Kim’s husband, her family, friends and colleagues. Her voice was instantly recognisable and her programmes provided much valued companionship to our listeners. Kim was a versatile and talented broadcaster who welcomed listeners into Saturdays and Sundays with her warm tones, sense of humour and impeccable music taste. My condolences to Andrew and the rest of her family.” Thoughts with your friends and family.” Thoughts are with Andrew and family.” “So many good memories and laughs over so many years. Kim loved and believed in what she did – her listeners recognised this and loved her for it. Condolences to her family.” On air, off air and in the corridors of the BBC. She took such pride in her work and the relationship that she had with her listeners. I will miss Kim’s laughter, her sense of fun and the joy she brought to my life and to that of so many people.”

Tributes were paid to the BBC Radio Ulster presenter, who passed away aged 61, just days after she had suffered a fall. The popular radio host had worked with ...

Kim loved and believed in what she did – her listeners recognised this and loved her for it. Sunday Club presenter John Bennett said: "Anyone can sit in front of a microphone and talk. "Kim was a very professional broadcaster, a very good friend, and a wonderful cook," she said. "I will miss Kim's laughter, her sense of fun and the joy she brought to my life and to that of so many people." "She took such pride in her work and the relationship that she had with her listeners," he said. "Kim was a versatile and talented broadcaster who welcomed listeners into Saturdays and Sundays with her warm tones, sense of humour and impeccable music taste," he said.