They said the presenter and journalist died “peacefully” at his home in Suffolk on Wednesday, surrounded by his family after a “challenging and dedicated battle against prostate cancer”. Turnbull had announced his battle with the disease in 2018, after being diagnosed the previous year. Image: Turnbull with former BBC Breakfast co-presenter Susanna Reid Former BBC Breakfast co-presenter Susanna Reid paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Bill was the kindest, funniest and most generous man in the business. I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything. “But most of all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. RIP Bill. We will miss you so much.” A favorite with viewers, Turnbull presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years, from 2001 to 2016, also presenting alongside journalists such as Sian Williams, Kate Silverton, Natasha Kaplinsky and Louise Minchin during that time. Turnbull went on to present Songs of Praise and the Think Tank game.
title: “Bill Turnbull The Tv Presenter Died At The Age Of 66 Uk News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Raymond Chapmon”
They said the presenter and journalist died “peacefully” at his home in Suffolk on Wednesday, surrounded by his family after a “challenging and dedicated battle against prostate cancer”. Turnbull had announced his battle with the disease in 2018, after being diagnosed the previous year. Image: Turnbull with former BBC Breakfast co-presenter Susanna Reid Former BBC Breakfast co-presenter Susanna Reid paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Bill was the kindest, funniest and most generous man in the business. I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything. “But most of all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. RIP Bill. We will miss you so much.” A favorite with viewers, Turnbull presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years, from 2001 to 2016, also presenting alongside journalists such as Sian Williams, Kate Silverton, Natasha Kaplinsky and Louise Minchin during that time. Turnbull went on to present Songs of Praise and the Think Tank game.
