Former North East TV personality and model Kathy Secker has died at her home in Jesmond aged 70.
She was loved by a generation of viewers as the presenter of the birthday slot announcing celebratory messages.
Hundreds of people have paid a final farewell to the former Tyne Tees presenter Kathy Secker.
Kathy was a much-loved face across the North East for more than twenty years. Former colleagues joined friends and family at her funeral in Newcastle.
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"Kathy was very welcoming to me and we used to have some great giggles working out our slots together" - Tyne Tees presenter Pam Royle
Kathy Secker, who for a generation was the face of Tyne Tees Television, has died aged 70.
Kathy was loved by a generation of viewers as the presenter who would announce birthday messages and dedications.