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BBC Presenter Rachael Bland Dies Aged 40 After Two Year Cancer Battle

BBC Presenter Rachael Bland Dies Aged 40 After Two Year Cancer Battle

Her 'crushed' husband Steve shared the tragic news on Twitter this morning

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

BBC presenter Rachael Bland has died aged 40.

The Radio 5 Live presenter had been battling breast cancer and passed away earlier today, her family has announced.

Her husband Steve took to Twitter, sharing a photo and emotional post in which he wrote that the family are 'crushed' by her passing.

In a statement to the BBC, Steve said: "She was an incredibly talented broadcaster as well as a wonderful and much loved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, wife and, most importantly to her, a mother to her precious little Freddie.

"We all take such huge comfort and pride from the amazing and tireless work she has done since her diagnosis to reduce the stigma around cancer and prove that it is possible to live life to the fullest even when facing huge challenges on a daily basis. At the end, even though her body was at its weakest, her voice was at its strongest and most powerful."

Rachael also presented the You, Me & The Big C podcast documenting her journey with the disease.

More to follow.

Featured Image Credit: PA/Twitter