Dame Stella Rimington, former MI5 director general, dies at 90
Summary
Dame Stella Rimington, the first woman to become the director general of MI5, has died at the age of 90. She led the UK security agency from 1992 to 1996 and was later known for her writing career.Key Facts
- Dame Stella Rimington was the first female director general of MI5, serving from 1992 to 1996.
- She joined MI5 full time in 1969.
- She became deputy director general in 1991 and was promoted to director general the following year.
- Dame Stella was the first MI5 director general to be publicly identified.
- Her appointment led to a security breach when a newspaper published a photo of her house, causing her to relocate for safety.
- After leaving MI5, she began writing novels.
- She died surrounded by her family and pets.
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