BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.
Emotional moment BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty announce Bill Turnbull death on air
01.09.2022 - 12:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Naga Munchetty was left fighting back tears as she and co-host Charlie Stayt had to announce the sad news that former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull had died.
A statement from his family was released on Thursday morning (September 1) in which they confirmed the TV star and jorunalist's death yesterday (Wednesday, August 31) came after a "challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer," aged 66.
"Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August," his family said. Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP.
READ MORE: ITV This Morning's agony aunt Deidre Sanders under fire for 'cheeky' comment about viewer's wealth
"He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues, and messages from people wishing him luck. It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. Bill will be remembered by many as a remarkable broadcaster who brought warmth and humour into people’s homes on BBC Breakfast and Classic FM.
"He was also a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and an ever-aspiring beekeeper. Bill was a wonderful husband and father to his three children; his family and friends will miss how he always made them laugh, and the generosity and love he shared with those around him."
"Bill was a wonderful husband and father to his three children; his family and friends will miss how he always made them laugh, and the generosity and love he shared with those around him."
The news of Bill's death broke during BBC Breakfast's broadcast with Naga and Charlie on Thursday. As silence rung out
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Popular Celebs
Popular Tags
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.09.2022 / 12:45
Bill Turnbull kept BBC Breakfast co-star Sian Williams' secret for 25 years
BBC Breakfast icon Bill Turnbull kept a secret for his co-presenter Sian Williams for over 25 years, she has now revealed. Bill, who passed away aged 66 on Wednesday, acted as a listening ear for Sian when she suffered an accident in the '90s and asked him to keep it to himself.
ok.co.uk
01.09.2022 / 14:29
Bill Turnbull's career from BBC Breakfast to Strictly Come Dancing
BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has passed away at the age of 66. His family released a statement with the sad news saying that his death came after the presenter’s battle with prostate cancer which he was diagnosed with five years ago.They wrote: “Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August”.They continued: “Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP.” Bill became a beloved voice of morning television when he landed his role at BBC Breakfast.The presenter first appeared on the show in 2001 as a weekend host and while he regularly appeared on the weekday version of the show, it wasn’t until 2008 that he became the main weekday presenter. However Bill had actually started his career on radio in 1978 and became a regular on USA radio while corresponding from the region for the BBC.
dailyrecord.co.uk
01.09.2022 / 13:51
BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty holds back tears as she pays tribute to Bill Turnbull
Bill Turnbull's devastated former colleagues at the BBC paid an emotional tribute to the broadcaster this morning as it was announced that he has passed away at the age of 66.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.09.2022 / 12:29
BBC Breakfast stars past and present lead messages as tributes pour in for Bill Turnbull following his death
BBC Breakfast stars past and present have been leading tributes to one of the show's former hosts Bill Turnbull following his death. His passing was announced in a statement from his family on Thursday morning (September 1).