BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty fights back tears as she announces Bill Turnbull’s death live on air

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BBC Breakfast star Sian Williams has shared the final texts she got from Bill Turnbull in the weeks before his death.The legendary TV presenter this week lost his life after a five-year battle with prostate cancer at age 66. Having hosted the early-morning show from the early 2000s to 2016, he was known for his charisma and comical moments with his co-star Sian who he met in the '90s.The pair's friendship grew over the years until Bill's tragic passing on Wednesday, August 31 surrounded by his family at his home in Suffolk. In a special BBC Breakfast Tribute on Friday, Sian said: “We all knew it was coming, Bill and I texted a few weeks ago." She continued: “Even though you know it's coming you're not prepared.

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull used to go down to the end of his garden and yell at his cancer to help him cope with his emotions.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant sadly died on Wednesday aged 66 after a battle with prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. In a statement, a spokesperson on behalf of the 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.

Bill Turnbull spoke openly about his battle with prostate cancer until his death this week, five years after being diagnosed with the disease.The former BBC Breakfast presenter was also an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK who campaigned to raise awareness among those at risk. His family confirmed he passed away aged 66 surrounded by loved ones at home on Wednesday, after "a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer." Before his death, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant spoke about early warning signs he had missed eight months before his terminal diagnosis in 2017.

Louise Minchin has told how her late co-star Bill Turnbull saved the life of one of their BBC Breakfast colleagues after he spoke out about his cancer diagnosis. The presenter and journalist's death was announced by his family in an emotional statement on Thursday (September 1).

FORMER BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer leaving his family heartbroken. The presenter was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 - forcing him to temporarily step down from his Classic FM radio show.

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Prostate Cancer UK chief executive says the late Bill Turnbull saved lives and encouraged “thousands and thousands” of men to come forward for testing.

Bill Turnbull was still broadcasting just days before he passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk.The late presenter had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017, with his family going to confirm that he’d died aged 66 on Wednesday 31 August. "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," they said in a statement.

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BBC Breakfast star Bill Turnbull has sadly died aged 66 after a heartbreaking battle with prostate cancer.

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FOR decades, Bill Turnbull entertained the nation with his quick wit and cracking sense of humour. Today it was sadly announced the former BBC Breakfast host has died aged 66 after a long battle with prostate cancer.

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BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has passed away at the age of 66. His family released a statement with the sad news saying that his death came after the presenter’s battle with prostate cancer which he was diagnosed with five years ago.They wrote: “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”.They continued: “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 became a beloved voice of morning television when he landed his role at BBC Breakfast.The presenter first appeared on the show in 2001 as a weekend host and while he regularly appeared on the weekday version of the show, it wasn’t until 2008 that he became the main weekday presenter. However Bill had actually started his career on radio in 1978 and became a regular on USA radio while corresponding from the region for the BBC.

Susanna Reid has shared an emotional tribute to Bill Turnbull following his death aged 66. Bill died peacefully at home in Suffolk after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”, his family confirmed. He had been diagnosed in November 2017.

Television presenter Bill Turnbull shared a moving message for Dame Deborah James just months before they both tragically died from cancer. It was announced on Thursday morning that BBC Breakfast favourite Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Months before he passed away, Bill shared a touching tribute to Deborah, reaching out to her when she told fans she was about to start receiving end of life care.

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Bill Turnbull's devastated former colleagues at the BBC paid an emotional tribute to the broadcaster this morning as it was announced that he has passed away at the age of 66.

BRAVE Bill Turnbull openly spoke about his incurable prostate cancer battle as he revealed he was "very calm" about facing death. The veteran presenter, who has passed away aged 66, was diagnosed with the disease in 2017. Bill used his platform to urge others to get tested as he provided supporters with regular updates on his treatment.

BILL Turnbull excitedly revealed he was returning to Classic FM just days before his death. It was announced today that TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, following a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”.

AS TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died of prostate cancer, it’s important for men to know the symptoms and risk factors of the disease.  Bill, who for 15 years woke up the nation as a BBC Breakfast anchor, died at the age of 66 after being diagnosed in 2017. Roughly one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to Prostate Cancer UK, making it the most common male cancer in the UK.