Hanna Yusuf’s family said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” by her death in a statement obtained by The Guardian.
They called the journalist a “vibrant professional who became a bridge between the media and the community”.
BBC Director of News Fran Unsworth paid tribute to Yusef, saying: “Hanna Yusuf was a talented young journalist who was widely admired across the BBC and our utmost sympathies go to her family and many friends.
“Hanna will be much missed.”
The cause of death has not yet been reported.
Express.co.uk has contacted the BBC asking for comment.
Yusuf was the recipient of The Guardian’s Scott Trust bursary and received a masters degree in journalist in 2017.
She went on to contribute to publications including The Pool and The Independent before moving to the BBC.
Tributes have poured in from Yusuf’s BBC colleagues, with Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet tweeting: “RIP Hanna Yusuf. You left too soon a world where you shone such a bright light.”
Gender and Identity Correspondent Megha Mohan also said: “We were waiting for Hanna’s family to release their statement first.
“We’re devastated to have lost such a lovely friend and talented BBC journalist so young.”
Editor of the BBC News at Six and News at Ten Paul Royall said: “All of us at the Six and Ten are devastated by Hanna’s death.
“Hanna’s smile, intelligence and heart made all our lives better. We won’t forget you Hanna.”
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