The husband of Dianne Oxberry, the BBC presenter who died suddenly earlier this month, has set up a charity in her name.
Ian Hindle, a cameraman, has revealed that his 51-year-old died after a “very short battle with ovarian cancer”.
And he has now launched a crowdfunding campaign to start a charity to help people suffering from “this appalling disease”.
He wrote: “Dianne died in early January after a very short battle with ovarian cancer. The tragic impact was felt not only by her family and friends, but also by the wider public whose lives she touched across more than 20 years’ TV and radio presenting.
“The money raised will be used to help families and individuals who have, or are suffering from, this aggressive disease. The aim is also to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and its after-effects, particularly where families have suffered sudden loss…which can often be the case with this appalling disease.”
The £1,000 target was quickly smashed and is already well over £2,000.
Oxberry’s death led to an outpouring of emotion from viewers of BBC North West Tonight, where she had worked since 1994. She had also worked on Radio 1 and Saturday morning children’s television show, The 8.15 from Manchester.
