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Who was BBC radio presenter Lisa Shaw and what was her cause of death?
BBC RADIO presenter Lisa Shaw passed away in hospital on Friday, May 21.
Lisa made a name for herself as a daytime presenter on a number of stations with her daily broadcasts.
Lisa passed away in hospital aged 44[/caption]
Who was Lisa Shaw?
Lisa Shaw was a presenter for BBC Radio Newcastle.
She grew up in County Durham and studied at Bournemouth University
The 44-year-old joined the airwaves back in 1997 at Metro Radio, before gaining a breakfast gig on Real Radio and Heart.
The Sony Gold Award winning journalist enjoyed an illustrious career living and working in her beloved North East.
BBC Radio Newcastle’s acting executive editor Rik Martin said: “She was a trusted colleague, a brilliant presenter, a wonderful friend, and a loving wife and mum.
“She loved being on the radio and was loved by our audiences.
“We’ve lost someone special who meant a great deal to a great many people.”
She lived and worked in her beloved North East[/caption]
Was Lisa Shaw married?
Lisa was married to Gareth Eve, who also has a stealthy radio career – with over 17 years under his belt.
He is now the Creative Director at WriteSound Creative, who produce radio commercials.
The couple share two sons.
Zach, 5, is a keen artist who has been encouraged by his parents over the lockdown period to continue to create.
Lisa pictured with her partner Gareth[/caption]
How did Lisa Shaw die?
Lisa passed away after having the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, her family said today.
Shaw, 44, who worked for BBC Newcastle, developed “severe” headaches a week after having the jab and fell seriously ill a few days later, her family said in a statement.
The mum-of-one’s family said: “Lisa developed severe headaches a week after receiving her AstraZeneca vaccine and fell seriously ill a few days later.
“She was treated by the Royal Victoria Infirmary’s intensive care team for blood clots and bleeding in her head.
“Tragically, she passed away, surrounded by her family, on Friday afternoon.
Her family said there was now a “Lisa-shaped hole” in their lives[/caption]
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Shaw died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, on Friday afternoon having been treated in intensive care for blood clots and bleeding.
People under 40 in the UK are being offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of extremely rare blood clots on the brain coupled with low blood platelet count.
