Helen Rollason was born on 11 March 1956 in London, England, UK. She was married to John Rollason. She died on 9 August 1999 in Shenfield, Essex, England, UK.
Began her career as a physical education teacher and moved into broadcasting after three years, becoming deputy sports editor for BBC Essex Radio and later progressing to sports reporter/editor for BBC TV.
On her illness: I don't fear death - I fear the carnage I'll leave behind in the sense of an emotionally stunned child. Nothing could prepare Nikki for something so awful. It seems desperately unfair to have a mum you've been incredibly close to - and suddenly you haven't got her.
