Journalist and broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray has died at the age of 75.Dame Jenni hosted the BBC’s Woman’s Hour for more than 30 years, stepping down in 2020.She received her damehood in recognition of her contribution to broadcasting in 2011.She announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.Some of her interviewees on the Woman’s Hour included former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, author Margaret Atwood and former secretary of state and presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.Tributes poured in for Dame Jenni, with outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie saying: “This is incredibly sad news and our thoughts are with all of Dame Jenni’s family and friends.”Dame Jenni was, simply put, a broadcasting icon. Throughout her three groundbreaking decades on Woman’s Hour, Jenni created a safe space for her audience thanks to her warmth, intelligence and courage.”We shall all miss her terribly. Her legacy endures in the countless conversations she started, the many issues she championed and the lives she touched.”Mohit Bakaya, controller at BBC Radio 4 and director of BBC Speech Audio, said: “Jenni Murray was a formidable voice in British broadcasting who was warm, fearless and beloved by listeners.”During her decades at Woman’s Hour, she helped shape the national conversation with intelligence, rigour and a remarkable ability to connect with audiences.”Jenni leaves an indelible legacy on generations of listeners. We are profoundly grateful for her outstanding contribution to Radio 4, and she will be deeply missed.”Dame Jenni leaves behind her husband, David Forgham, and her two children.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Jattvibe app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.