BBC Wales' Lynda Shahwan dies aged 53 following car accident

Rhyl Journal

5 days ago

The car accident took place while Shahwan was on holiday in Canada with her family, according to the BBC.
The 53-year-old, who hails from Heath (in Cardiff), created and co-presented Terry Walton's Plotcast.
The podcast, which was regarded by the BBC as "one of Wales' most popular", saw the pair give "down-to-earth" advice on growing fruit and veg from Walton's allotment in the Rhondda Valley
Shahwan had worked for Radio Wales for more than 25 years.
Walton led the tributes to Lynda Shahwan following her death.
Speaking via the BBC, he said: "We pass our sympathies on to Lynda's husband Sharif, their two sons and all of the family on the tragic and sudden taking of Lynda from us far too soon.
"My last two years of working with Lynda on the Plotcast were the most fulfilling and cherished broadcasting I have done.
"Our chemistry and her creative talent made every episode a gem of gardening knowledge. Such fun whilst still being very informative.
"Her professionalism and easy going manner made every recording a pleasure and brought the best out of us both.
"We became true friends and after recording we would both relax and discuss many aspects of life."
Devastated by this news. Lynda Shahwan was one of the loveliest, most talented people I've ever worked with.
A wonderful friend and colleague at BBC Wales, who has died while on holiday in Canada. Thoughts are with Sharif and all the family.https://t.co/4p1qwEht8Y
Head of Radio Wales Carolyn Hitt added: "Lynda was a very special person.
"Since she began her career with Radio Wales in 1999 she made a brilliant impact on the station, on and off air, working across almost all of our output.
"For several years, Lynda was Roy Noble's fellow presenter on his morning show, where he affectionately christened her 'The Lily from Caerphilly'.
"More recently, Lynda was back in front of the mic once more, this time with Terry Walton, co-presenting and producing her fantastic passion project the Plotcast – just one of the many examples of her creativity and innovation.
"We are all devastated at Radio Wales at the sudden loss of our much-loved colleague and friend and our hearts go out to Lynda's husband Sharif – who is also a much-loved colleague - their two sons and all their family and friends."
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Fellow BBC Wales journalist Sue Charles also paid tribute to Shahwan with a post on X (formerly Twitter).
She posted: "Devastated by this news. Lynda Shahwan was one of the loveliest, most talented people I've ever worked with.
"A wonderful friend and colleague at BBC Wales, who has died while on holiday in Canada. Thoughts are with Sharif and all the family."