Summary

  • Veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan dies at the age of 77

  • His family said he had been suffering from cancer

  • Sir Terry died on Sunday morning, surrounded by his family

  • BBC director general Tony Hall said Sir Terry "was a national treasure"

  • Sir Terry was best known for the breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, and his 1980s chat show on BBC One

Live Reporting

Emma Harrison, Rob Corp and Victoria Lindrea

  1. BBC Radio 2 'special tribute' on air

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  2. Wogan had 'wit, warmth and inimitable humour'

    Director of BBC Radio, Helen Boaden, said:

    Sir Terry was a radio legend.

    For decades, he gave great pleasure to radio listeners with his wit, warmth and inimitable humour.

    He was an extraordinary broadcaster but also incredibly good fun, and will be sorely missed."

  3. 'The greatest and most popular radio hosts this country has ever heard'

    Bob Shennan, Radio 2 controller, said:

    As the host of Wake up to Wogan, Terry established himself as one of the greatest and most popular radio hosts this country has ever heard.

    We were brightened by his wonderful personality and charm as he woke us up every weekday morning, becoming an essential and much loved part of our lives.

    His millions of listeners adored him, as did his whole Radio 2 family.

    We will miss him enormously and our thoughts at this very sad time are with Helen and all the family."

  4. Sir Terry Wogan died 'surrounded by family'

    Veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77 after a short illness, his family has confirmed.

    A statement from BBC Radio 2 said he passed away "after a short but brave battle with cancer" surrounded by his family.

    Terry Wogan