Sir Terry Wogan Dies Age 77

Veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77, his family has confirmed.

16:33 31 January 2016

The family of Sir Terry Wogan has confirmed that the veteran BBC broadcaster has died following a short illness. He was 77.

In a statement, they said: "Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer.

"He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family asks that their privacy is respected at this time."

 

Sir Terry is survived by his wife Helen and their three children.

 

He was born in Limerick and had a 50-year career on radio and television, including presenting Wake up to Wogan on BBC Radio 2 and the Wogan chat show on BBC1. He was also the voice of Eurovision in the UK for many years.

 

BBC Radio 2 controller Bob Shennan said he was "one of the greatest and most popular radio hosts this country has ever heard", adding: "His millions of listeners adored him, as did his whole Radio 2 family. We will miss him enormously and our thoughts at this very sad time are with Helen and all the family."

 

Lord Hall said: "Terry truly was a national treasure. Today we've lost a wonderful friend.

 

"He was a lovely, lovely man and our thoughts are with his wife and family. For 50 years Sir Terry graced our screens and airwaves. His warmth, wit and geniality meant that for millions he was a part of the family."