Lauren Laverne has said she is “utterly heartbroken” as she announced the death of her mother, Celia.
The BBC presenter revealed on Instagram that her mother had died on Friday (24 June), describing her as “the kindest, most compassionate and most tenacious person I have ever met”.
She was the kindest, most compassionate and most tenacious person I have ever met.
She added that her mother had “loved children” and was a “devoted and adored” mother and grandmother.