Bill Turnbull

British journalist and broadcaster Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said.

"He was also a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and an ever-aspiring beekeeper. Other TV appearances include ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. Recalling his most memorable moments from his breakfast career as he signed off from the red sofa in February 2016, he recalled "nearly getting into a fight with a ventriloquist's dummy called Bob" and wearing a jumper made of dog hair. Announcing the news on social media, Mr Turnbull said he was taking "a leave of absence" from his weekend programme, which he had fronted for five years. 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 Turnbull, who for 15 years woke up the nation as a presenter on the BBC Breakfast sofa, has died aged 66. Across a four-decade career, he presented ...

In 2005, he competed as a contestant in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing. In October 2021 he announced he was taking “a leave of absence” from his weekend programme on Classic FM for “health reasons”. So on behalf of all the people who are used to starting their day with you, thank you.” On a number of occasions in 2020 and 2021, Turnbull reunited with his former BBC Breakfast co-host Susanna Reid as a guest presenter on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. In his final years he presented a weekend radio show on Classic FM and appeared as a guest presenter on The One Show. He was a presenter on BBC One’s long-running Songs Of Praise.

Beloved British broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years, has died aged 66.

presidential elections, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the London 7/7 bombings. Born in Surrey in 1956, Turnbull became a much-loved broadcaster who presented the BBC’s flagship Breakfast show from 2001 to 2016. BBC Director General Tim Davie released a statement saying: “Bill was a much loved and respected broadcaster and journalist — not just by viewers but by all those lucky enough to have worked with him. “It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease.” Our thoughts go out to his family and many friends.” He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017.

FORMER BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer.The presenter was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 - forcing.

He was full of brilliant advice and it was clear just how loved he was by his colleagues and the audience. And he faced a vicious disease with great courage." "But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. [Bill](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9339238/bill-turnbull-death-cancer-news-latest/) had bravely spoken out about his diagnosis and said previously he felt "very calm" about facing death. So I'm sure you will miss him, and we certainly will too." "He was also a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and an ever-aspiring beekeeper. We will miss you so much." [The presenter](https://www.thesun.ie/who/bill-turnbull/) was diagnosed with [prostate cancer](https://www.thesun.ie/health/mens-health-and-fitness/819064/prostate-cancer-symptoms-signs/) in 2017 - forcing him to [temporarily step down](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/7789733/bill-turnbull-stepping-away-from-radio-show/) from his Classic FM radio show. He's waiting, and that's fine. It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. It's hard to imagine life without 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."

TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said.

British broadcaster and journalist Bill Turnbull has been remembered as the “kindest, funniest, most generous man” by former colleagues following his death ...

Turnbull joined Classic FM in 2016 where he hosted Saturday and Sunday programmes from 10am to 1pm. “When I was presenting with him, his energy was amazing, he came into this programme and threw everything at it. Other TV appearances included on ITV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. “But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. He had been diagnosed in November 2017. But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. Every single day, he was funny when we sat here on sofa, he was a brilliant journalist, and he loved this programme and he loved serving you, the audience. “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.” Both visibly tearful, they remembered their predecessor on the BBC One show as “our friend and former colleague” and an “amazing” journalist with a “wise head”. They added: “He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues, and messages from people wishing him luck. The former BBC Breakfast presenter’s family said he died “peacefully” at home in Suffolk, England, on Wednesday after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty recalled her first show on the programme's red sofa sat alongside Bill Turnbull as she paid tribute to her former ...

“We developed this banter and he was instrumental in getting me more regularly on BBC Breakfast. Warm, wise, professional and caring, he will be much missed by us all. Sharing a message and photo of Turnbull’s last visit, they added: “Bill last’s visit to Adams Park was in April, when he cheered the boys on to a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. We will miss him very much.” “He was brilliant at everything he did and most importantly the most wonderful company”. Munchetty, paying tribute to the former host live on air on Thursday morning, said: “I can only say as a team we are in shock this morning, we know what he meant to so many of you viewers.

British journalist and broadcaster Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said.

It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease." Announcing the news on social media, Mr Turnbull said he was taking "a leave of absence" from his weekend programme, which he had fronted for five years. In October last year he announced he was taking a leave of absence from his show on Classic FM for health reasons. He revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in March 2018, saying he was diagnosed the previous November, and he detailed his treatment in a Channel 4 documentary called Staying Alive. "He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues, and messages from people wishing him luck. "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 Turnbull, who for 15 years woke up the nation as a presenter on the BBC Breakfast sofa, has died aged 66. Across a four-decade career, he presented ...

In 2005, he competed as a contestant in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing. In October 2021 he announced he was taking “a leave of absence” from his weekend programme on Classic FM for “health reasons”. So on behalf of all the people who are used to starting their day with you, thank you.” On a number of occasions in 2020 and 2021, Turnbull reunited with his former BBC Breakfast co-host Susanna Reid as a guest presenter on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. In his final years he presented a weekend radio show on Classic FM and appeared as a guest presenter on The One Show. He was a presenter on BBC One’s long-running Songs Of Praise.

TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his family has said.

But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. And a man devoted to his family. Other TV appearances included ITV's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything. It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. A wonderful friend for 30 years. His passion for beekeeping led to the 2011 publication of his book The Bad Beekeepers Club, a humorous account of the ups and downs of an apiarist. "It was all right, it was just very warm, and I couldn't get the stuff off me for weeks," he said. All thoughts and love with them.— Dr Sian Williams (@sianwilliams100) Recalling his most memorable moments from his breakfast career as he signed off from the red sofa in February 2016, he recalled "nearly getting into a fight with a ventriloquist's dummy called Bob" and wearing a jumper made of dog hair. "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." His Breakfast co-presenter Susanna Reid wrote on Twitter: "Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business.

Journalist who as presenter of BBC Breakfast became a popular TV personality.

He returned to Britain in 1998, becoming a presenter on the BBC’s fledgling News 24 channel and additionally, from 1999 to 2001, Radio 5 Live’s weekend breakfast show. In 2011 he and Williams were seen interviewing Charles Dickens (played by Simon Callow) in the Doctor Who story The Wedding of River Song. During this time he reported on the Lockerbie disaster, in 1988, and the Romanian revolution the following year. “I sit on the sofa with a variety of delightful partners and we try to guide our audience into the day in as friendly and informative a manner as possible,” he once said. Born in Guildford, Surrey, to William, a barrister of Scottish descent who worked in the City of London, and Honor (nee Wicks), a teacher, Turnbull was educated at Eton and, for a term while studying politics at Edinburgh University, shared a flat with the future prime minister Gordon Brown. He was also in Washington for the 2008 and 2012 US presidential elections, and travelled around the UK during the 2010 general election.

Former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull 'died peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August', his family has ...

In a former interview, in 2019, he said that he had taken to yelling at his cancer - and would go to the end of his garden to vent. And I'm not going to let it win." "It's hugely important to stay positive – that's part of the treatment really. I do have days where I weep quite a lot, partly because I'm on a hormone treatment which makes me spill over, but I do believe that crying is a very important thing to do when under this kind of stress." [Bill Turnbull](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/bill-turnbull) has sadly passed away at the age of 66 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, but before his death he was outspoken about his experience with the illness. My immune system has improved and my body is more back to 'normal'."

The professional dancer, 52, was partnered with former BBC Breakfast presenter Turnbull, who has died aged 66, during her first stint on Strictly in 2005.

Hardy became emotional as she spoke about Turnbull, adding: “For him, it was all about the truth and I remember him saying… “There was this beautiful driveway we drove up to and all the way along I’m going, ‘What have I done? “And then I met this man that turned out to be my mentor, friend, gosh, so much he ended up being and I owe him so much because it was from that first show and my debut on TV that he made TV magical.

Turnbull, who appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016, had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. | ITV National News.

“And that combination of a razor-sharp intellect, wit, humour and humanity came out every day when he was on Breakfast. “There was a warmth to his broadcasting. “This was a man who’d been a correspondent in Washington, who travelled 30 countries. It was an honour to sit on his sofa. “He was also a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and an ever-aspiring beekeeper. Dr Sian Williams added: "He was a man who was just lovely to be with. It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. He was full of brilliant advice and it was clear just how loved he was by his colleagues and the audience. He was a really decent bloke and I'm gonna miss 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.” BBC broadcaster John Simpson described Turnbull as “charming” as well as being a “sharp reporter”, while former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern said he was "a fantastic broadcaster and a brilliant friend". 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.

Broadcaster Turnbull died at home in Suffolk on Wednesday at the age of 66.

he was kind, compassionate and wise and a great friend, and I loved every minute of being with him, and we are really going to miss him.” [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “But he always was kind with his time. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism Turnbull’s family praised the treatment he received at the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and from his GP, and said in a statement: “He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues and messages from people wishing him luck. “He taught me everything, he taught so many of us everything about journalism, about television and about being a decent person in this industry… [Bill](/topic/bill), and you know, he was ill at the time, but he took time out of his day to have a long conversation with me about that. “And I think we all really appreciated that, you know, he had a huge stature, a very important reputation, but he always would give back to all of us.” [Louise Minchin](/topic/louise-minchin) has praised [Bill Turnbull](/topic/bill-turnbull) for being “kind with his time” as she revealed he was one of the first people she consulted when she decided to leave [BBC](/topic/bbc) [Breakfast](/topic/breakfast). She told BBC Breakfast: “I think it was kindness and generosity with his time and even when I was still in contact with him – we’re still members of a lottery syndicate which I’m still playing and I will go on playing, by the way.

She was among the names appearing on the programme on Friday morning to pay tribute to the show's former presenter, who died aged 66 on August 31 after a “ ...

he was kind, compassionate and wise and a great friend, and I loved every minute of being with him, and we are really going to miss him.” “But he always was kind with his time. Susanna Reid said her former breakfast co-host was like the “father of BBC Breakfast”.

Susanna Reid has said she was 'knocked sideways' by the death of her 'mentor' Bill Turnbull, calling him the 'father of BBC Breakfast'.

He became a reporter for BBC’s Breakfast Time two years later. He was delightful company’. He was so much fun to be with. everything else for Bill was irrespective and that’s an important thing to know about him’. He threw himself into everything.’ [died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/01/bill-turnbull-dead-bbc-breakfast-presenter-dies-17279828/) on Wednesday, aged 66 and following a battle with prostate [cancer](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cancer/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1).

Susanna Reid has recounted how her former BBC Breakfast co-host Bill Turnbull helped one of her children overcome their fear of dogs, saying her late ...

She said of her longtime friend and colleague Turnbull: "He was a very loyal friend, and a very supportive friend. "But he always was kind with his time. She told Woman and Home magazine that she had been diagnosed a week after her 50th birthday in 2014. She first appeared on the broadcaster's flagship morning news show in 200l. "My middle son at the time was absolutely petrified of any animals. "I mean, he could converse with the animals. He also launched and presented Classic FM's Pet Classics, to help keep pets and their owners relaxed during fireworks season. So for example, when I took the decision to leave BBC Breakfast, the first person, one of the first people, I talked (to) about making that decision was Bill, and you know, he was ill at the time, but he took time out of his day to have a long conversation with me about that. And when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, he was one of the first to reach out and say he was thinking of me and connected with me in that way. [#BBCBreakfast]presenter Bill Turnbull was loved by our viewers and colleagues. She told BBC Breakfast: "I think it was kindness and generosity with his time and even when I was still in contact with him - we're still members of a lottery syndicate which I'm still playing and I will go on playing, by the way. She said: "When we all moved up to Salford he invited me and my family, my children, to his home to spend the day with Sesi and the dogs.