Avril MacRory dead: BBC legend dies ‘peacefully' aged 69 as heartbroken family pays tribute
Avril MacRory, who worked as the broadcaster's Head of Music Programmes, died peacefully at Royal Trinity Hospice in London earlier this month.
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Tributes have flooded in for the broadcasting star, with family and friends leaving heartwarming messages.
Avril famously ran the Beeb's 28 hour coverage of the Millenium.
Posting about her tragic passing on social media, Avril's family said: "Avril passed away this morning, peacefully, at Royal Trinity Hospice.
"Funeral arrangements will be announced when we have them to share.
"The funeral will be in London and so will be held in at least 10 days.
"Avril MacRory, 05/04/1956 - 14/07/2025. With love Val and Sam."
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