Legendary TV presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth has died, aged 89.
Forsyth's career aged 14 and spanned more than 75 years, at times Britain's highest-paid TV star after hosting a stable of game shows including The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right and The Price is Right.
The entertainer most recently presented BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing with Tess Daly, before being replaced by Claudia Winkleman in 2015.
Ian Wilson, his manager, released a statement today, “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.
His family released a statement, thanking "...the many people who have sent cards to Bruce and letters wishing him well over his long illness and know that they will share in part, the great, great loss they feel."
Forsyth's health has been a worry for some time. He was prevented from attending the 2016 funerals of friends Ronnie Corbett and Sir Terry Wogan, due to increasing health problems.
Forsyth’s catch-phrases are legendary and long-lasting, with "Good game, good game," "Didn't he do well?" and "Nice to see you, to see you..." as well as Strictly Come Dancing’s "Keep Dancing" and "You're my favourite" which he would say to every contestant.
BBC director general Sir Tony Hall praised Sir Bruce's talents, hailing him “one of the greatest entertainers our country has ever known.
“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."
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