Ex-BBC presenter and firefighter Beccy Barr dies aged 46

The mum, 46, joined the Lancashire Fireplace and Rescue Service in September 2019, after 20 years as a journalist and 7 with BBC’s North West Tonight.

She revealed on the time she was following within the footsteps of her father, Roy Barr, and after ending her coaching was posted to Blackburn Fireplace Station.

Beccy began her profession on the Blackpool Citizen in her early 20s and had beforehand labored for Bloomberg Information and CNBC.

A publish on Beccy’s account on X, previously Twitter, learn: “I’m sharing the very unhappy information that Beccy handed away peacefully this morning.

“She spent her previous couple of days at [St John’s Hospice] who offered essentially the most dignified and compassionate care to Beccy and her entire household.

“Donations to the hospice may be made in Beccy’s reminiscence.”

An additional publish on Instagram by her sister learn: “This morning Beccy handed away peacefully at St John’s Hospice in Lancaster.

“They supplied essentially the most dignified and compassionate look after the previous few days of her life.

“Beccy led an unimaginable life that I’ll publish about on her account within the close to future together with particulars of her funeral.

“For now, I simply wish to say that I used to be extremely blessed to have such an incredible sister. 

“She was a really cherished daughter, granddaughter and niece. Greater than something she was a beautiful mom to Hannah.”

Lancashire Fireplace and Rescue Service stated immediately : “We’re deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of our colleague and pal, firefighter Beccy Barr.

“Beccy was a devoted and brave firefighter who served with professionalism and compassion. She was an enthusiastic and heat one who grew to become an inspiration to many.”

BBC North West presenter Annabel Tiffin stated: “That is such unbelievably unhappy information.

“Beccy was a feisty, fearless lady gone far too quickly. Condolences to her household.”

BBC Lancashire’s John Gillmore added: “That is very unhappy, RIP Beccy x.”

Beccy posted this picture of the satisfaction second when she gained a certificates of distinction in 2022

Beccy had stated she had wished to comply with within the foot steps of her father, Roy (@BeccyBarr)

Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Wyre, wrote: “I’m so sorry to listen to this, my coronary heart aches for all those that mourn her.

“She made the world a greater place due to every thing she did with an enthusiasm that few might match. RIP Beccy. A lot like to her household proper now.”

Viewers who had met Beccy shared their tributes too.

One particular person, Laura, posted: “Beccy was one of the vital superb folks I ever had the privilege to fulfill.

“She was all the time a pleasure to work with and much more enjoyable to social gathering with. She had a coronary heart of gold, was a complete inspiration and all the time adopted her desires. 

“I do know she tackled her most cancers as she did every thing in her life. My like to you all and her darling daughter. Sending energy at this tough time. Beccy was so cherished by everybody who she met.”

Rebecca stated: “I keep in mind Beccy coming to the first college I labored in with Pudsey Bear for Kids in Want when she labored for North West Tonight.

“I started following her on social media and loved studying her updates on her new profession as a firefighter. 

“Such a gifted lady in every thing she did. Considering of all her household and colleagues at this tough time.”

The household stated anybody eager to ship donations ought to achieve this in Beccy’s reminiscence to St John’s Hospice.