To the great sadness of his family, friends and fans, Bruce Forsyth has passed away at the grand old age of 89.
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.
Concern surrounding the veteran TV presenter’s health increased earlier this year after he went to hospital after suffering a severe chest infection.
It goes without saying that Forsyth was a bastion of the entertainment industry.