By Joshua Manning • Updated: 01 Sep 2022 • 10:16
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The death of Bill Turbull was reported by his family, who gave a statement that read:
“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.”
“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. 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.”
Tributes to Bill Turnbull have since flooded Twitter:
TV presenter Dan Walker posted a heartfelt tribute:
Bill Turnbull was so kind and generous when I took over from him on BBC Breakfast. He was full of brilliant advice and it was clear just how loved he was by his colleagues and the audience. It was an honour to sit on his sofa. My thoughts are with his family and friends. — Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) September 1, 2022
Bill Turnbull was so kind and generous when I took over from him on BBC Breakfast. He was full of brilliant advice and it was clear just how loved he was by his colleagues and the audience. It was an honour to sit on his sofa.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) September 1, 2022
GMB presenter Susanna Reid posted an emotional tribute:
Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business. I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything. But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. RIP Bill. We will miss you so much. https://t.co/RyfhBoE9O2 — Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) September 1, 2022
Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business. I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything.
But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. RIP Bill. We will miss you so much. https://t.co/RyfhBoE9O2
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) September 1, 2022
Sad news hearing about the passing away of legendary BBC presenter Bill Turnbull… Men please get tested for #ProstateCancer, RIP Sir 🙏🏿😢#RIPBillTurnbull — Myx Quest (@MyxQuest) September 1, 2022
Sad news hearing about the passing away of legendary BBC presenter Bill Turnbull… Men please get tested for #ProstateCancer, RIP Sir 🙏🏿😢#RIPBillTurnbull
— Myx Quest (@MyxQuest) September 1, 2022
Very sad to hear Bill Turnbull has died. He was a terrific broadcaster and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with his family at this hugely difficult time. — Tobias Forrest (@TobiasOGForrest) September 1, 2022
Very sad to hear Bill Turnbull has died. He was a terrific broadcaster and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with his family at this hugely difficult time.
— Tobias Forrest (@TobiasOGForrest) September 1, 2022
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Sadly the deaths of two fine men have been announced this morning: former Coventry City goalkeeper Bob Wesson, at the age of 81, and broadcaster Bill Turnbull, aged 66. RIP. https://t.co/Wmdo4Aqvc5 — Stuart Linnell MBE (@Stuart_Linnell) September 1, 2022
Sadly the deaths of two fine men have been announced this morning: former Coventry City goalkeeper Bob Wesson, at the age of 81, and broadcaster Bill Turnbull, aged 66. RIP. https://t.co/Wmdo4Aqvc5
— Stuart Linnell MBE (@Stuart_Linnell) September 1, 2022
Ahh this such sad news to hear! Such a lovely man. 🥲Praying for your family & friends. RIP Bill Turnbull 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/80e2WqUGoV — Sophie Moss 💙 (@moss_sophie) September 1, 2022
Ahh this such sad news to hear! Such a lovely man. 🥲Praying for your family & friends. RIP Bill Turnbull 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/80e2WqUGoV
— Sophie Moss 💙 (@moss_sophie) September 1, 2022
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