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    BBC News Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

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    Sir Bruce Forsyth, the veteran entertainer and presenter of many successful TV shows, has died aged 89.
    The former Strictly Come Dancing presenter had been unwell for some time and was in hospital earlier this year after a severe chest infection.
    His long career in showbusiness began when he was aged just 14.
    He became Britain's best-paid TV star, famous for hosting game shows like The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right and The Price is Right.
    He also presented BBC One's Strictly with Tess Daly from 2004 to 2014.
    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".
    They said there would be no further comment at the moment and asked for their privacy to be respected "at this most difficult time".
    BBC director general Sir Tony Hall described Sir Bruce as "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," he said.
    "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."
    Keyhole surgery

    Sir Bruce had not been seen in public recently, due to ill health. He was too frail to attend the funerals of close friends Ronnie Corbett and Sir Terry Wogan last year.
    In 2015, the presenter underwent keyhole surgery after suffering two aneurysms, which were discovered following a fall at his Surrey home.
    In an interview last October, his wife said he was still having "a bit of a problem moving". She said: "He's in incredible shape mentally but he gets very tired."

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    Default Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89

    Bless him, RIP - it really was nice to see you, to see you....



    Sir Bruce Forsyth, the veteran entertainer and presenter of many successful TV shows, has died aged 89.
    The former Strictly Come Dancing presenter had been unwell for some time and was in hospital earlier this year after a severe chest infection.
    His long career in showbusiness began when he was aged just 14.
    He became Britain's best-paid TV star, famous for hosting game shows like The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right and The Price is Right.
    He also presented BBC One's Strictly with Tess Daly from 2004 to 2014.

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89

    He was a class act, cringe-worthy but lovable at the same time

    RIP Brucie
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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    I bet he banged some top draw quim over the years.

    See you Bruce - you were fantastic!

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    RIP Bruce. Good game, good game as they say.

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    Personally couldn't watch him but seemed a nice sort. RIP.

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    Nice to have seen you, to have seen you, nice.


    R.I.P. Bruce Forsyth

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    As above. RIP.

    Anyone have him in the dead pool? Reckon he's been in it (to win it) for years.


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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    Just heard there's a job vacancy at the BBC if you play your cards right.

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    Just finished watching the 'Mr Entertainment' documentary on him on BBC1. A top bloke and a consummate professional.

    His most bizarre performance, Magnum PI...

    https://youtu.be/Aa1SJ4aZmy4

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    Default Re: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89

    Great host, but this reminded me of an old thread. The search function found it too!
    http://digital-forums.com/showthread...light=reculver

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