Paying tribute, former BBC colleague Stuart Rowson said: “Kay was a legendary leader of CBeebies and affectionately known as the Queen of Beebies by some of those still within BBC Children's, several years after her departure."
A statement from the BBC said: "Everyone in the BBC Children's & Education department is incredibly sad to hear the news that Kay Benbow has passed away. Our most sincere condolences go to Kay's husband, Ian, their sons and to the wider family. "She was pivotal in taking CBeebies programmes into new and original areas, never afraid to stretch preschool minds into unthought-of territory - such as ballet, Shakespeare, mathematics, science and the joys of the annual live Christmas show.
"Her passion for children's programming was evident in every project she undertook, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and audiences. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kay's kindness and unwavering support left a lasting impression on me. Top news stories today British television writer Alison Hume, known for her work as executive producer of the CBBC series The Sparticle Mystery and the BBC drama Rocket Man, praised Kay in a tribute.
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