PALegendary BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77, after a short illness, his family has confirmed.
In a statement, Sir Terry’s family, confirming he died after a short cancer battle.
PAThey said:
Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time.
BBC director general Tony Hall described Sir Terry as a ‘national treasure’.
PAIn November, he had to pull out of presenting the charity fundraiser Children In Need due to health reasons. It was the first time he hadn’t hosted the annual event since it began in 1980.
Tributes have already been pouring in over social media:
Such sad news about Sir Terry Wogan. Television Jedi
— Leigh Francis (@LeighFrancis) January 31, 2016
RIP Sir Terry Wogan.
One of the greatest broadcasters who ever lived.
Such sad news.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 31, 2016
Such sad news about Sir Terry Wogan. Had an amazing ability to make each 1 of his millions of listeners feel it was just him & them.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) January 31, 2016
So so sad to hear the news today about Terry Wogan. Warm, traditional and yet brilliantly subversive. A true TV and radio icon. What a loss.
— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) January 31, 2016
1/2 My thoughts are with Terry Wogan's family. Britain has lost a huge talent – someone millions came to feel was their own special friend.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 31, 2016
2/2 I grew up listening to him on the radio and watching him on tv. His charm and wit always made me smile.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 31, 2016
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
