Cryptic tweets of BBC Radio’s Vicki Archer sent days before she died

A BBC local radio star had left a series of cryptic tweets, mentioning hurtful gossip and references to depression before she suddenly died while her children were away on holiday.

Vicki Archer, who had worked in Shropshire as an afternoon drivetime presenter for the broadcaster, died aged 41, it was announced on Tuesday. Her cause of death is currently unknown.

The mother and wife had tweeted on Monday that she needed suggestions on how to keep herself occupied while her children were away on holiday for five days. 

In the days leading up to her sudden death, Vicki retweeted posts about inner demons, mental health issues, shared links to the Samaritans’ hotline number and cryptically wrote about ‘hurtful and corrosive gossip’.

Vicki Archer had left a series of cryptic tweets, mentioning hurtful gossip and references to depression before she suddenly died while her children were away on holiday

Vicki had worked in Shropshire as an afternoon drivetime presenter for the BBC. Pictured: The radio host with her husband

Vicki had worked in Shropshire as an afternoon drivetime presenter for the BBC. Pictured: The radio host with her husband

In the days leading up to her sudden death, Vicki cryptically wrote about 'hurtful and corrosive gossip'

In the days leading up to her sudden death, Vicki cryptically wrote about ‘hurtful and corrosive gossip’

On Monday, Vicki tweeted: ‘HELP PLEASE Children are away for 5 days on holiday. #homealone Suggestions? 

‘Free every morning and evening so adventurous, exciting, different, indulgent or just gorgeous? This morning after voice overs I’m piloxing. No idea either. Cross between boxing, dance and hip hop ha ha.’ 

On July 2, she wrote: ‘Gossip is rarely kind, positive or encouraging. It’s corrosive, hurtful and normally has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to be part of it. Say no thanks and move away. X.’ 

Last month she retweeted a quote attributed to Jenni Young that read: ‘No one is going to rescue you from yourself—your inner demons, your lack of confidence, your dissatisfaction with yourself and your life. Only self-love and good decisions will rescue you’.

On July 24, she shared a post from the Samaritans, referencing to seek help ‘no matter what time it is, where you are, or what you’re going though.’

A spokesperson for the Shropshire Coroner told Mail Online: ‘The death of a 41-year-old female has been reported to the Coroner and is currently being investigated.’  

Vicki retweeted posts about inner demons, mental health issues and shared links to the Samaritans' hotline number 

Vicki retweeted posts about inner demons, mental health issues and shared links to the Samaritans’ hotline number 

Breakfast presenter Eric Smith broke the news of her death just after 3pm on Tuesday, describing the mother as a ‘much loved colleague’.

Mr Smith added that Vicki ‘brought a wonderful sense of fun to her shows and in the newsroom’, the BBC reported. 

A family statement read: ‘Vicki was a much loved daughter and mother as well as being an extremely talented broadcaster.

‘We are still coming to terms with her tragic loss so would ask that people respect our privacy and leave us alone to grieve as a family.’ 

Vicki had been presenting the 3-7pm show alongside her co-host Adam Green, for the past eight years.

Vicki had been presenting the afternoon drivetime show alongside her co-host Adam Green, for the past eight years (pictured together)

Vicki had been presenting the afternoon drivetime show alongside her co-host Adam Green, for the past eight years (pictured together)

Mr Green wrote on Twitter: 'I am sad and numb. Vicki was a lovely human being with a big heart. She was kind, generous, creative, warm and friendly to all she met' 

Mr Green wrote on Twitter: ‘I am sad and numb. Vicki was a lovely human being with a big heart. She was kind, generous, creative, warm and friendly to all she met’ 

Mr Green wrote on Twitter: ‘I am sad and numb. Vicki was a lovely human being with a big heart. She was kind, generous, creative, warm and friendly to all she met.

‘In the 8 years I have worked with her there wasn’t a day when we didn’t laugh out loud. My thoughts are with her beautiful children and family x.’ 

David Jennings, the BBC’s head of regional programmes for the West Midlands added in a statement: ‘We are heartbroken at Vicki’s death. 

‘Everyone here at Radio Shropshire respected her as a great presenter and journalist.

‘We loved the sense of fun she brought to her shows and the station.

‘Her loss leaves a huge void. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time.’ 

Vicki Archer and Adam Green joke during their appearance on Sport Relief 2014, where they became hockey players 

Vicki Archer and Adam Green joke during their appearance on Sport Relief 2014, where they became hockey players 

On Monday, Vicki tweeted: 'HELP PLEASE Children are away for 5 days on holiday. #homealone Suggestions?'

On Monday, Vicki tweeted: ‘HELP PLEASE Children are away for 5 days on holiday. #homealone Suggestions?’

The tragedy comes after she posted a photo of herself on Twitter with glasses made out of post-it notes yesterday and joked: 'I forgot my glasses. This will do though right?'

The tragedy comes after she posted a photo of herself on Twitter with glasses made out of post-it notes yesterday and joked: ‘I forgot my glasses. This will do though right?’

The newswoman also worked as an event host and a voice-over artist in commercial radio. Listeners began paying tribute to Vicki, who ‘brightened’ their afternoons.

Ann Lewis said: ‘My deepest sympathies to family, friends & work colleagues. You hear the voices on the radio and you feel you know these people on a personal basis. So very sad.’

Ken Poole said: ‘I listened to her most days and over the years one forms a type of relationship and friendship with the studio staff like Vicki. She was just brilliant to listen to with a sense of humour etc. Sadly missed.’

Rob Fielding added: ‘She always brightened my afternoons while out on the road. So sorry, my thoughts are with the family and friends xx.’

Shropshire Councillor Andy Boddington added: ‘I am in tears at this news. BBC Radio Shropshire is part of the community fabric of our county. We have lost not just a lively radio presenter, we have lost a great friend of Shropshire.’ 

The tragic death comes a day after the presenter posted a photo of herself on Twitter with glasses made out of post-it notes and joked: ‘I forgot my glasses. This will do though right?’  



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