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William Robert Jolyon Turnbull (25 January 1956 – 31 August 2022) was a British television and radio presenter and journalist whose broadcasting career spanned over 4 decades. He began his career working for some radio stations including Radio Clyde and BBC Radio 4 's Today .
Sep 1, 2022 · Bill Turnbull, who hosted BBC Breakfast for 15 years and later joined Classic FM, passed away after a fight against prostate cancer. His family, colleagues and friends paid tribute to his warmth, humour and journalistic skills.
Sep 1, 2022 · The family of Bill Turnbull announced his death yesterday, saying he made them laugh every day and was “immensely proud” of him. The 66-year-old, who co-hosted Breakfast for 15 years, died at home in Suffolk almost five years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.
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The former journalist and broadcaster died in September 2022, aged 66, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was known for his calm and reassuring manner on the BBC Breakfast sofa, his passion for bees and his candid documentary about his illness.
Sep 1, 2022 · For 15 years, Bill Turnbull interviewed celebrities and politicians on the BBC Breakfast sofa School 'like prison' William Robert Jolyon Turnbull was born in Guildford, Surrey, on 25 January...
Sep 1, 2022 · Former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull passed away at home after a long battle with prostate cancer, his family announced. He was a well-respected and popular broadcaster who also appeared on Classic FM, Songs of Praise and other shows.
Sep 1, 2022 · The former BBC Breakfast and Classic FM host was remembered by friends and colleagues as a "funny, lovely" and "wonderful" broadcaster. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 and had been a vocal advocate for early testing and awareness.
