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Melanie Rumani Dies: BBC Studios & UKTV Global Head Of Acquisitions Battled Cancer


Melanie Rumani, global head of acquisitions for BBC Studios and UKTV, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Melanie RumaniUKTV Colleagues paid tribute to Rumani’s tenacious deal-making and the fearlessness with which she fought a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Hass Rumani, head of content funding at UKTV, the network owned by BBC Studios. Marcus Arthur, CEO of UKTV, added: “Mel had incredible resilience, and she brought a fast-paced energy and determination to everything she tackled.

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