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.
01.09.2022 - 14:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
BBC Breakfast star Bill Turnbull has sadly died aged 66 after a heartbreaking battle with prostate cancer.
Before his death, the former presenter said that he missed some early warning signs which led to his terminal diagnosis in 2017. He made the news public in 2018 - sharing it had spread to his legs, hips, pelvis and ribs.
Throughout his illness, the BBC veteran urged people to be aware of warning signs and to get checked out if something doesn't seem right.
The 66-year-old admitted in a Channel 4 interview that he hadn't been to a GP in four years ahead of his diagnosis.
He urged others not to make the same mistake, saying in the interview: "Men don't want to go to the doctors, as simple as that.
"I didn't want to go to the doctor. Now I'm going to the doctor all the time. They all know me on a first name basis."
In response to the tragic news, Prostate Cancer UK tweeted: “Our friend and ambassador Bill Turnbull has died.
“Bill worked tirelessly to raise awareness of prostate cancer following his diagnosis in 2017, and it was our privilege to work alongside him.
“Our thoughts are with Bill’s loved ones today.”
NHS England also shared information on prostate cancer along with a message: “We’re sad to hear about the death of Bill Turnbull from prostate cancer.”
It tweeted: “1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer — that’s a dad, brother, uncle or best mate. Read about the symptoms, causes and tests for prostate cancer, and share with your loved ones.”
Here are the early warning signs that Bill said he ignored, as well as other symptoms that you should look out for.
On BBC's Morning Live in 2018, he said: "I didn't get checked which is why I'm in the situation I'm in now."
The presenter added: "And we were working out the
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.
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Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull used to go down to the end of his garden and yell at his cancer to help him cope with his emotions.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant sadly died on Wednesday aged 66 after a battle with prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. In a statement, a spokesperson on behalf of the family said: “Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31 August.
Bill Turnbull spoke openly about his battle with prostate cancer until his death this week, five years after being diagnosed with the disease.The former BBC Breakfast presenter was also an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK who campaigned to raise awareness among those at risk. His family confirmed he passed away aged 66 surrounded by loved ones at home on Wednesday, after "a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer." Before his death, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant spoke about early warning signs he had missed eight months before his terminal diagnosis in 2017.
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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.
Television presenter Bill Turnbull shared a moving message for Dame Deborah James just months before they both tragically died from cancer. It was announced on Thursday morning that BBC Breakfast favourite Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Months before he passed away, Bill shared a touching tribute to Deborah, reaching out to her when she told fans she was about to start receiving end of life care.