Tributes have been paid to a 'talented and beautiful' mother-of-three who has died aged 45. 

Umbreen Ali who was raised in Pinner will be remembered for her kindness and warmth after she lost her life following treatment for cancer on Thursday December 3. She was buried in Dublin where she had resided for many years on Saturday.

Ms Ali was a co-founder of the national Asian Media Awards and also worked as a PR and communications lead for community group One Voice as well as regularly writing for the Asian Life magazine, The Asian Image and The Lancashire Telegraph.

Umbreen attended Northwood College for Girls and then went on to study History at King's College London.

A statement from the Asian Media Awards read, "It is with a heavy heart and with much sadness that we announce the death of our co-founder and Media Manager Umbreen Ali.

"Everyone who ever met Umbreen will forever remember a person who was humble, deeply modest, honest and sincere in all her dealings.

"It was an ethos on which she helped to launch this event and we do hope that we have in some way to have relayed these qualities to others.

"She will be dearly missed by us all, most of all by her family who have asked for privacy at this most difficult of time."

A spokesman for One Voice said: “Umbreen touched the lives of so many people that she communicated with, both personally and professionally.

“She leaves a deep hole in our organisation but she will be forever remembered with affection and warmth."

People from the world of journalism and broadcasting also paid their tributes for Umbreen’s efforts in organising the Asian Media Awards. She hosted the annual Shortlist announcements at ITV headquarters, Soth Bank and then at MediaCom London. The gala ceremony itself took place each October in Manchester.

Channel Four presenter Fatima Manji said: “This is terribly shocking. She was such a kind, hard-working and lovely person. Her enthusiasm for the Asian Media Awards was infectious. Praying for her family and friends.”

Former Coronation Street actress Shobna Gulati said: “So so sad what an absolute spirit of humility and kindness devastating news.”

Actor and comedian Tez Ilyas said: “Umbreen Ali was such a wonderful, warm, kind, generous, lovely person. She did so much for so many in our industry and her loss is felt so deeply. Devastating.”

Artist and producer Dawinder Bansal said: “I’m heartbroken.

"She was an incredibly intelligent, warm, talented and beautiful lady, always professional and a huge loss.”

BBC film-maker Mobeen Azhar said: “Umbreen was always kind and thoughtful when we met. Love to her family and those that knew her.”

Radio presenter Bobby Friction said: “Oh gosh. This is so sad. She was so lovely every time I met her. My energy and healing power is for her kids.

"They must be grief-stricken. May the universe take care of them.”

Writer Sunny Hundal posted: “Oh this is terribly sad, Umbreen was always so nice and humble. Condolences to her family.”

BBC presenter Harpz Kaur said, “Umbreen was one of the nicest souls.

"Thank you for giving me an incredible opportunity, for recognising my hard work and showing me endless support throughout my career.

"I honestly cannot believe what I’m reading. Sending loved ones lots of strength and prayers. Rest in Peace beautiful.”

Sky News Health Correspondant Ashish Joshi said, "Heartbreaking. My deepest condolences and love to Umbreen’s family. A champion for diversity in journalism."

BBc Radio Lancashire and Greater Manchester producer and presenter Talat-Farooq Awan posted, "That's very sad news Umbreen was a lovely warm person and a true professional, indeed the work that she carried out is her legacy."