The BBC has announced the sudden death of local radio presenter, Vicki Archer.
The mum of three had been host of the afternoon drive-time show for BBC Radio Shropshire since 2010.
On Monday, she left the 3 -7pm programme midway through, leaving her co-star Adam Green to carry on alone.
Hours later, she was found dead. The cause is currently unknown and the local coroner’s office is investigating.
On Tuesday, the station’s Eric Smith broke the news to listeners live on air, saying. “Our much loved colleague, Vicki Archer, who’s been part of your afternoons on this radio station for the past eight years, has died suddenly.”
“She was a great presenter, a great broadcaster, and she brought a wonderful sense of fun to her shows and behind the scenes in the newsroom too.”
Her co-star Adam Green told listeners: “I count myself lucky to have worked with her for all this time, she was an incredibly talented person.
“She was creative, quick-thinking, tenacious, funny, smart.”
He also tweeted his shock and sadness, writing: “I am sad and numb. Vicki was a lovely human being with a big heart.
“She was kind, generous, creative, warm and friendly to all she met. In the 8 years I have worked with her there wasn’t a day when we didn’t laugh out loud. My thoughts are with her beautiful children and family x”
On Monday, Vicki, 41, tweeted about being home alone for five days, asking for suggestions on how to fill her time.
“HELP PLEASE Children are away for 5 days on holiday. #homealone Suggestions?
“Free every morning and evening so adventurous, exciting, different, indulgent or just gorgeous?