BBC presenter Beccy Barr who gave up TV job to be a firefighter dies after cancer battle
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.
She tragically revealed in December last year that she had been diagnosed with “incurable cancer”.
And earlier today, her family revealed the news of her passing on social media site X.
Her account posted at 2.05pm: “I’m sharing the very sad news that Beccy passed away peacefully this morning.
“She spent her last few days at @SJHospice who provided the most dignified & compassionate care to Beccy & her whole family.
“Donations to the hospice can be made in Beccy’s memory.”
Ms Barr had worked at the Blackpool Citizen in her early 20s and went on to spend seven years at the BBC’s North West Tonight.
She also spent time at Bloomberg News and CNBC.
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