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Tributes have flooded in for BBC North West's Beccy Barr, after she died aged 46. The presenter hosted the regional news programme from 2013 before she swapped careers in 2019 to become a firefighter.



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BBC stars issue heartbreaking tribute after presenter Beccy Barr dies aged 46

Beccy Barr who became a firefighter after leaving the BBC is described as an "inspiration to many".

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Beccy Barr: Former BBC TV presenter and firefighter dies

In a statement on X, Beccy Barr's family confirmed the news of her death, writing: ‘I’m sharing the very sad news that Beccy passed away peacefully this morning'

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Ex-BBC star Beccy Barr dies aged 46 following devastating cancer diagnosis

FORMER BBC presenter Beccy Barr who gave up her TV career to become a firefighter has died following a battle with cancer. Ms Barr, from Lancaster, said in 2019 that she was quitting journalism after 20 years to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue – the same service her father Roy was in.  Beccy Barr has passed away following a battle with cancer She had given up her TV career to become a firefighter XMs Barr, from Lancaster, revealed in 2019 that s…

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BBC presenter who gave up TV job to be a firefighter dies after cancer battle

Ex-BBC presenter Beccy Barr has died of cancer (Picture: BBC/Instagram/@beccybarr) Former BBC presenter Beccy Barr has died after being diagnosed with cancer last year. The broadcaster, who swapped her career in media to become a firefighter, was diagnosed with incurable cancer. She had joined BBC North West Tonight as a presenter in 2013, but moved to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in 2019, after 20 years as a journalist. In a statement on …

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Ex-BBC presenter Beccy Barr dies aged 46 after cancer diagnosis

The former BBC presenter has sadly died aged 46 after a devastating cancer diagnosis

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Tributes pour in for former BBC North West Tonight reporter Beccy Barr

Beccy Barr presented North West Tonight until she swapped careers to become a firefighter

Beccy Barr, who was a presenter for BBC North West Tonight before switching careers to become a firefighter, has died at the age of 46 after a battle with cancer

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BBC News presenter turned firefighter Beccy Barr dies of cancer aged 46

The family of Beccy Barr, who was known for presenting BBC North West Tonight, have confirmed she has sadly passed away after being diagnosed with incurable cancer last year

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Ex-BBC presenter Beccy Barr dies aged 46 following cancer battle as tributes pour in

Beccy Barr was described as a 'wonderful mother'

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Former BBC presenter Beccy Barr dies following cancer diagnosis

Beccy Barr, who was a presenter for BBC North West Tonight, said in 2019 that she was quitting journalism after 20 years to join the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - the same service her father Roy was in

BBC stars issue heartbreaking tribute after presenter Beccy Barr dies aged 46

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