Tributes pour in for ‘broadcasting icon’ Dame Jenni Murray after her death aged 75

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21 Mar 2026 • 3:21 AM MYT
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  • Esteemed broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, known for presenting BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour for three decades, has died at the age of 75.
  • She was the programme's longest-serving host, joining in 1987 and departing in 2020, leaving an "indelible legacy on generations of listeners".
  • Tributes from BBC director-general Tim Davie and others described her as a "broadcasting icon" who created a "safe space" for her audience.
  • Dame Jenni was recognised for her contributions to broadcasting, receiving an OBE in 1999 and being made a Dame in 2011.
  • Throughout her career, she interviewed numerous high-profile figures and participated in The Real Full Monty to promote breast cancer awareness.

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