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Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
BBC broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray died days after being involved in a car crash in which she was dazzled by headlights, an inquest was told.
TL;DR
- Dame Jenni Murray, a BBC broadcaster and longest-serving presenter of Woman's Hour, died on March 12.
- Her death occurred eight days after a car crash in north London, where she was dazzled by headlights.
- The inquest determined her cause of death was bronchopneumonia due to fractures sustained in the collision.
- Dame Jenni was known for her fearless interviews and open discussions about personal health issues.
- She received a damehood in 2011 for her contributions to broadcasting.