Sir Bruce Forsyth tributes pour in from stars

Laurence Mozafari
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Photo credit: BBC
Photo credit: BBC

From Digital Spy

Legendary entertainer and TV host Sir Bruce Forsyth has sadly died aged 89.

The television legend hosted such hits as The Price Is Right, Play Your Cards Right and The Generation Game, while in later years he hosted Strictly Come Dancing.

Bruce had been unwell for a long time, having previously suffered a stroke and been hospitalised with a chest infection earlier this year.

Photo credit: BBC
Photo credit: BBC

BBC Director-General Tony Hall remembered the telly legend in a statement on Friday (August 18): "Sir Bruce was one of the greatest entertainers our country has ever known.

"He has delighted millions of people and defined Saturday night television for decades, with shows like the Generation Game and, most recently, Strictly. His warmth and his wit were legendary.

"I've never seen anyone quite like him when it comes to performing in front of a crowd. He had a remarkable chemistry with his audience, that's what made him such an amazing professional and why he was so loved. He has been part of all of our lives, and we'll miss him dearly."

Now as the nation mourns a television legend, many have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Brucie.

Shedding a tear for my pal Brucie.

A post shared by Miranda Hart (@realmirandahart) on Aug 18, 2017 at 9:16am PDT

A statement from his manager, Ian Wilson, said: "It is with great sadness that the Forsyth family announce that Sir Bruce passed away this afternoon, peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children.

"A couple of weeks ago, a friend visited him and asked him what he had been doing these last 18 months.

"With a twinkle in his eye, he responded 'I've been very, very busy... being ill!'"

Sir Bruce's family expressed their thanks to "the many people who have sent cards and letters to Bruce wishing him well over his long illness and know that they will share in part, the great, great loss they feel".

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