All the reaction and tributes to the BBC TV and Radio presenter Terry Wogan,who has died of cancer aged 77, best known for his chat show Wogan, or the Eurovision Song Contest and Children In Need. 4.20pm GMTWe’re going to finish this live blog now,thank you very much for all the touching contributions via GuardianWitness, particularly the insights into the world of TOGs. For 50 years Sir Terry graced our screens and airwaves. His warmth, or wit and geniality meant that for millions he was a fraction of the family.
We are all so terribly sad upon hearing of the passing of Terry. I can’t place into words how the whole Radio 2 family is feeling.
None of us were expecting this,come out of a clear blue sky, so it’s really hard to take in. Related: Terry Wogan: the intriguingly subversive national treasure 3.54pm GMTThe pop stars whose music was a regular feature on Wogan’s breakfast and Sunday shows have been tweeting their appreciation.Sir Terry interviewed/introduced me many times over the years. Always a staunch gent. #RIPTerryWogan pic.twitter.com/kJi8Swj2thHis company was the most gracious and honourable and I have no words to sum up the magic of Sir Terry Wogan's voice on the radio.
My dear dear buddy in broadcasting and favourite person and father figure Terry Wogan has passed on. Thank you for being so kindDevastated to hear of the passing of Sir Terry Wogan. A staunch gentleman a king of the airwaves. Our thoughts are with his family. #ThanxTerrySir Terry Wogan was a friend and a real champion of my music and I am so sad nowadays to hear he's passed absent. I'll b… pic.twitter.com/I6NBDk7kZiContinue reading...
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