Tributes have poured in for former presenter Bill Turnbull, who has died aged 66.

The BBC Breakfast presenter died “peacefully” at home in Suffolk on Wednesday after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer” which had been diagnosed in November 2017.

A spokesperson on behalf of his 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.

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Former colleague on BBC Breakfast, Steph McGovern paid tribute to the popular broadcaster on Thursday morning.

In a post on social media, she said: “Absolutely gutted that our Bill Turnbull has passed away. A fantastic broadcaster and a brilliant friend.

“I learnt so much from him. And we had some cracking arguments about how you should pronounce words like ‘poor’🥰 We all loved him.”

 

BBC Look North's weather presenter Jen Bartram added: "So so sad to hear that Bill Turnbull has died. What a lovely guy."

Bill Turnbull’s former colleague and co-presenter, Susanna Reid, described him as “the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business”.

She tweeted: “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.”

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