"There was a spark in the studio when she was there and I think everyone is very devastated that she has gone," he said.<doc-sep>Dianne Oxberry died after a battle with ovarian cancer (Picture: PA) BBC presenter Dianne Oxberry died after a short battle with ovarian cancer, her husband has revealed. ‘Dianne died in early January after a very short battle with ovarian cancer,’ her husband Ian Hindle has now said. ‘The tragic impact was felt not only by her family and friends, but also by the wider public whose lives she touched across more than 20 years’ TV and radio presenting.’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Known for working alongside Simon Mayo and Steve Wright on Radio One, after starting her career as the North West’s weather presenter in 1994, Dianne was also the presenter for current affairs show Inside Out North West. Paul McCartney surprises Radio 1 DJ Steve Wright and Dianne Oxberry in the 1990s (Picture: PA) Ian has now set up a charity which will raise funds to help families who are suffering from the disease. ‘The aim is also to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and its after-effects, particularly where families have suffered sudden loss…which can often be the case with this appalling disease,’ he told the Manchester Evening News. Dianne (far right) was remembered fondly by colleagues (left-right) Richard Askam, Roger Johnson and Annabel Tiffin in a special tribute (Picture: BBC) Dianne was 51 and died on 10 January at Christie Hospital in Manchester, and is survived by her husband and two young children. Annabel Tiffin, who worked with Dianne, was one of the first to share her condolences and paid tribute to the star in a statement. She said: ‘This is an enormous shock for all of us. I can scarcely believe Dianne has died. She was loved by our viewers, by all of us at North West Tonight. My heart breaks for her family. ‘Di was so talented, so beautiful, so funny and so full of life. On screen she was a star, radiating warmth and good humour. Off screen, she was a wonderful colleague, a loyal friend and I will miss her terribly.’ Got a showbiz story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. MORE : Celine Dion says she’s ‘at the best of my life’ as she remembers late husband Rene ‘through my children’s eyes’ MORE : Avengers fans think they’ve found Endgame spoilers in Agents of Shield trailer<doc-sep>The grieving husband of BBC weather presenter Dianne Oxberry has opened up about her death, revealing she died suddenly from ovarian cancer. The journalist died aged 51 at the Christie Hospital in Manchester earlier this month. Her husband, Ian Hindle, said he was launching a charity in her memory following her "very short battle" with the disease. "The tragic impact was felt not only by her family and friends, but also by the wider public, whose lives she touched across more than 20 years' TV and radio presenting," he said on Tuesday. Dianne Oxberry died from ovarian cancer this month Ian, who has two children with Dianne, explained how the money raised would "help families and individuals... suffering from this aggressive disease". He added: "The aim is also to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and its after-effects, particularly where families have suffered sudden loss… which can often be the case with this appalling disease." Speaking about Dianne's devastated friends and colleagues, he continued: "There was a spark in the studio when she was there and I think everyone is very devastated that she has gone. She was very intelligent, she was very sharp and very charismatic and that huge warmth is what listeners and viewers will take away." MORE: In Memoriam - stars we lost in 2018 Loading the player... Dianne was last seen on air in mid-December, and her colleagues only found out in the New Year that she had been taken ill. The Sunderland-born presenter worked on BBC North West Tonight since 1994 after a stint as Simon Mayo's sidekick on Radio 1. She also hosted Inside Out North West, and presented programmes on BBC Radio Manchester. Shortly after his wife's death, Mr Hindle said: "Dianne was an amazing wife and mother who embraced life to the full. She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her but also to the people who watched and welcomed her into their homes each night as if she were part of their family too."<doc-sep>North West Tonight weather presenter Dianne Oxberry died on January 10 aged 51 The heartbroken husband of late BBC weather presenter Dianne Oxberry has revealed she died of ovarian cancer, as he launched a fund in her name. The North West Tonight presenter fell ill over Christmas, and died on January 10 aged 51, leaving behind husband Ian Hindle and two young children. Now Mr Hindle has launched a JustGiving page to raise awareness of her condition - saying she died 'after a very short battle with ovarian cancer'. The cameraman told how he hoped to 'kick start a charity' to raise awareness about the 'appalling disease'. More than £2,500 was raised in the first 20 hours. Under a photograph of the couple on a beach, Mr Hindle wrote on JustGiving: 'Dianne died in early January after a very short battle with ovarian cancer. 'The tragic impact was felt not only by her family and friends, but also by the wider public whose lives she touched across more than 20 years' TV and radio presenting. 'The money raised will be used to help families and individuals who have, or are suffering from, this aggressive disease. 'The aim is also to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and its after-effects, particularly where families have suffered sudden loss, which can often be the case with this appalling disease.' Ian Hindle posted a photograph on JustGiving of him on a beach with the late Miss Oxberry Just six weeks before her death, she had been well enough to take part in a 100-mile charity relay for Children In Need, and was joking with colleagues on Twitter. However, Miss Oxberry declined rapidly and did not return to work after Christmas. BBC staff were only told of her illness about three days before her death. BBC reporters including fellow weather presenter Simon King were in tears earlier this month as they paid tribute to her live on air following the sudden death. Mr King said: 'It's devastating, absolutely devastating. It has been such a quick process, this whole thing. It has hit us like a tonne of bricks, it really has.' Oxberry (right) with her BBC North West Tonight colleagues (from left) Richard Askam, Roger Johnson and Annabel Tiffin Miss Oxberry's children are still of primary school age. Following her death, Mr Hindle, paid tribute to an 'amazing wife and mother', who had left a 'massive void'. 'She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her but also to the people who watched and welcomed her into their homes each night as if she were part of their family too. 'She will leave a massive void in our lives but because of the remarkable person she was she will forever live on in our hearts. The children and I will miss her more than anyone can imagine.' Miss Oxberry was also famously adored by comedian Peter Kay, who once crawled on his hands and knees to get close to her as she gave a forecast on live TV. BBC staff were only told of Miss Oxberry's illness about three days before her death Many of the BBC presenter's colleagues broke down when they were told of her death at the Christie Hospital in Manchester. What is ovarian cancer and what are symptoms of the 'silent killer'? Ovarian cancer affects more than 6,500 women in the UK each year. It is the fifth most common cancer among women. It is most common in women who have had the menopause but it can affect women of any age. About 80 per cent of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed in the advanced stages of the disease. At the time of diagnosis, 60 per cent of ovarian cancers will have already spread to other parts of the body, bringing the five-year survival rate down to 30 per cent from 90 per cent in the earliest stage. It’s diagnosed so late because of its location in the pelvis. The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognise, particularly early on. They're often the same as symptoms of less serious conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). These can include feeling constantly bloated, a swollen tummy, discomfort in your tummy or pelvic area, feeling full quickly when eating, or needing to use the toilet more often or more urgently than normal. Women should see their GP if they have been feeling bloated most days for the last three weeks. Advertisement A source told the Daily Mail: 'Everyone is so shocked. It is all so sudden. Members of the North West Tonight team were in tears when the news came through yesterday. 'No one can believe it. She seemed so healthy and was tweeting about life and work as recently as the beginning of December.' Another said: 'It's absolutely awful. No one had any idea that anything was wrong - that she was unwell. You almost have two reactions. There is the horror and grief and sadness. And then there is the realisation that, '******** hell, life can do that'. North West Tonight presenter Roger Johnson, who walked the Children In Need relay with Miss Oxberry last November, said that she would be missed 'terribly'. 'We are heartbroken by Dianne's death. It is almost impossible to comprehend. Dianne was North West Tonight. It's hard to imagine the programme without her.' Miss Oxberry, who was born in Sunderland and lived in Sale in Greater Manchester, had become one of the best known figures on the BBC's North West television and radio services. She joined North West Tonight nearly 25 years ago after studying at the Met Office, and became its main weather presenter. She also fronted Inside Out North West, its regional current affairs programme and presented a number of programmes on BBC Radio Manchester including its breakfast show. Before that, Miss Oxberry cut her teeth presenting the weather on Radio 1, alongside Steve Wright and Simon Mayo. She eventually moved north to present the children's show, The 8.15 from Manchester.<doc-sep>
Dianne Oxberry's cause of death has been confirmed by her husband as a result of her short battle with ovarian cancer, just weeks after the BBC TV and radio presenter died. And now, grieving Ian Hindle has revealed his plans to set up a charity to help other woman coping with the same disease. Viewers and colleagues were left shocked and devastated when much-loved BBC presenter Dianne died earlier this month. Dianne was one of the most recognised faces on TV in her local area, having worked on North West Tonight for more than 20 years. (Image: Liverpool Echo) (Image: JustGiving) According to the Manchester Evening News, her husband Ian said: "Dianne died in early January after a very short battle with ovarian cancer. "The tragic impact was felt not only by her family and friends, but also by the wider public whose lives she touched across more than 20 years' TV and radio presenting. "The money raised will be used to help families and individuals who have, or are suffering from, this aggressive disease. "The aim is also to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and its after-effects, particularly where families have suffered sudden loss...which can often be the case with this appalling disease." He went on: "Dianne was an amazing wife and mother who embraced life to the full. "She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her but also to the people who watched and welcomed her into their homes each night as if she were part of their family too. "She will leave a massive void in our lives but because of the remarkable person she was she will forever live on in our hearts. "The children and I will miss her more than anyone can imagine." Dianne Oxberry began working on North West Tonight in 1994, having worked at BBC Radio 1 alongside Steve Wright and Simon Mayo. Dianne moved north to present Saturday morning children's TV show The 8:15 From Manchester and joined the regional BBC news team after studying at the Met Office College. (Image: PA) After news of her death at The Christie broke friends, family, colleagues and fans of the presenter posted hundreds of tributes on social media sites. BBC North West tonight presenter Roger Johnson tweeted an photograph of Dianne and wrote: "So sad to say that my much loved colleague Dianne Oxberry died yesterday, after a short illness, at The Christie Hospital in Manchester. "Everyone at BBCNWT is heartbroken, but all our thoughts are with her family. Rest in peace x." Matt Taylor, meteorologist for the BBC, wrote: "I and the rest of the BBC Weather team are devastated by the death of Dianne Oxberry. "A ball of fun, warmth and energy, I laughed every time I saw/spoke to her over the last 17yrs. My thoughts are with her young family." Dianne leaves behind camera operator husband Ian and their two young children.