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.
BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has died aged 66 after cancer battle
01.09.2022 - 11:33 / ok.co.uk
BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has confirmed. "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 said in a statement.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. "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." Describing Bill as a "wonderful husband and father to his three children," the statement concluded that he always made his family and friends laugh.
"And the generosity and love he shared with those around him," his family added. Celebrity friends and fans have since flocked to social media to share their heartbreak over the news as Robert Rinder wrote on Twitter: "A truly lovely, bright & decent human." Fellow BBC colleague Rory Cellan-Jones shared: "Very sad to hear about Bill Turnbull. Great broadcaster, nice man".
As another wrote: "So sad about Bill Turnbull. Worked with him on Breakfast and he was so warm and friendly which counts for a great deal when you are new somewhere. He was also an exceptional broadcaster.
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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.
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