BBC Radio Ulster presenter and author Kim Lenaghan has died aged 61.
Known for her own show on weekend mornings, Kim had worked for BBC Northern Ireland for 25 years, the BBC reports.
The Belfast-based broadcaster, writer and critic mainly in the fields of the visual and cinematic arts, music and cuisine culture.
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She previously presented BBC Radio Ulster's This New Day, Arts Extra and the BBC Northern Ireland TV programmes, Country Times and Good Dog, Bad Dog.
She graduated from Queen's University, Belfast with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and from the University of Ulster with a Master of Arts in Marketing.
Adam Smyth, interim director of BBC NI, told BBC that "staff were 'shocked and saddened' by the 'death of our friend'."
Kim lived in East Belfast with her husband Andrew Jones who has asked that his privacy be respected at this difficult time.
Tributes have been flooding in online since the news of her death.
One said: "Heartbreaking news that @kimlenaghan has passed away. Kim had such a huge, bubbly personality and beautifully shared her love of music and food. Such a shock that we will no longer be able to share those things with her. Rest in Peace Kim".
Another added: "I am so sorry to hear this. Listening to Kim on Saturday and Sunday mornings was a tonic. My thoughts are with Kim's family and friends."
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