The larger-than-life personality died last week at 80 after suffering from debilitating health conditions.
Personally he touched a lot of people, she told us.
He loved to be the photographer of record.
Simon AlburyEamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
After leaving the RTS, Albury chaired the Campaign for Broadcasting Equality.
BBC presenter Samir Ahmed said he saw through all the empty posturing on diversity.
Im truly saddened to lose Simon Albury, she said.
A friend and a genuine fearless champion of diversity.
Broadcaster Jasmine Dotiwala said the news had sent shockwaves through the TV and creative industries.
We will ensure his impact and legacy are not forgotten, she added.
Sending love to his family at this incredibly sad time.
More tributes can be found below.
The passing of Simon Albury is brutally devastating.Simon was such a special person, truly a giant.
He defined the concept and standard of allyship often at personal cost.
He was a fearless and peerless advocate, mentor and such a crucial friend.
Simon will be missed by many of us.
A real trailblazer for diversity in tv amongst much more.
