Those watching said they could hear his vocal support! Broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who died on Wednesday, is well-known for his 15-year stint at BBC Breakfast, but what was less known nationally was his commitment to League One football club Wycombe Wanderers. Howard played at No. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. [34][35], Turnbull was a fan of Wycombe Wanderers F.C.,[36] for which he commentated on home games for online listeners. "We've had some brilliant times with him here at Wycombe.". "He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues and messages from people wishing him luck. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Ontdek stockfoto's en redactionele nieuwsbeelden met Malcolm Gay van Getty Images. His standing within the BBC and the career that he led, and the aura, just the aura that he had about him, and when he visited us he led a team building, a team development day a year or two ago, and he just had the lads in his hand, he could just conduct the audience however he wanted, he was just a special man who just had this presence and aura, and it meant as much to him to spend the day with the squad as it did for the squad to spend the day with him. However, for the final half-an-hour, Bill, who passed away on August 31 aged 66 following a five-year battle with prostate cancer, decided to take action into his own hands to get behind the team. He came into this programme and threw everything at it. Turnbull had been an avid supporter of Wycombe Wanderers and the club said they were mourning the passing of "an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club". Bloomfield added that having the former BBC Breakfast presenter as an avid and long-term supporter of the club meant everything. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries described "an incredibly sad loss of a broadcasting legend", praising his "special charm and wit" and his tireless work to raise awareness about prostate cancer. En el 2005, l y Karen Hardy aparecieron en la tercera temporada de Strictly Come Dancing. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. His experience with prostate cancer prompted him to talk about it publicly in. From friends as well, and people Ive never met. "Seriously it nearly came to blows, although that was more me than him. He soon became a regular fixture at Adams Park and over the years became the voice of the club, commentating in his spare time for their website and regularly giving his encouragement to both players and staff. Club director Trevor Stroud said: "He was part of the fabric of the club. Pictured with Susanna Reid on BBC Breakfast (PA). He became the main weekday presenter of Breakfast in 2008, rejoining Williams and replacing Dermot Murnaghan. Former Wanderers captain, Matt Bloomfield, who lives in Suffolk as did Bill for the final few years of his life, added: I live in Felixstowe which is about 45 minutes from where Bill lived. This was a man who'd been a correspondent in Washington, who travelled 30 countries. The broadcaster, who often commentated on games, passed away aged 66 in August after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. [30] In October 2021, he was a contestant on Richard Osman's House of Games. Warm, wise, professional and caring, he will be much missed by us all," he said. After his cancer diagnosis was made public, he fronted a documentary for Channel 4 called Bill Turnbull: Staying Alive, in which he explored the use of cannabis oil for medicinal purposes. Wanderers won the final 2-1 with Joe Jacobson scoring the decisive goal via the penalty spot with 11 minutes left. Read about our approach to external linking. We were saddened to learn that Russell Clark passed away on 4th January at the age of just 60, having been admitted into a local. The Bill Turnbull Gantry unveiled. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who died on Wednesday, is well-known for his 15-year stint at BBC Breakfast, but what was less known nationally was his commitment to League One football club. pic.twitter.com/OWcD3n2lU2. @ Twitter ; ; English Available. [29], On 24, 25, and 26 February 2020, Turnbull presented Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "We say it was unexpected because it was - he was such a fighter and such a great character," he said. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. "He just had this aura about him," he said. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football . The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was "one of the best men you could wish to meet". So, hes played a massive role in my time at Wycombe Wanderers and he was an absolute gentleman, and just one of the best men you could wish to meet, and Im just so grateful that I got to know him so well over a number of years.. We explain what warning signs to look out for, Memories of BBC presenter Bill Turnbull. [33] Subsequently, he moved to Theberton, Suffolk. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. In a pre-match tribute, stadium announcer Phil Catchpole revealed that the gantry would be christened the "Bill Turnbull Gantry" because he "loved . Im so grateful that I got to know him so well.. "Bill will always be remembered with a smile on his face.". One of Bill's co-commentators, Phil Catchpole, said Turnbull was "brilliant". If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, Turnbull saved lives, says prostate cancer charity, 'Fry and Turnbull' prostate cancer effect, Bill Turnbull: For heaven's sake, get tested. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 'Fire safety' concerns at Bucks care home rated 'requires improvement', Fraudster who fled to Berlin to avoid jail 'believed to have died', In pictures: Princess of Wales visits Luton nursery, Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged. Wycombe Wanderers will celebrate the life of Bill Turnbull with a minute's applause ahead of kick-off at Adams Park on Saturday. He would make you feel a million dollars.". Turnbull was also an occasional relief presenter of News at Six and News at One. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. His producer for a while was Sian Williams. It came out every day when he was a reporter on this programme. So many happy memories sat alongside him talking about our beloved #Chairboys #RIPBillTurnbull pic.twitter.com/IxJoBxDoDu. He told PA: Because the amount of effort he gave to being a Wycombe Wanderers supporter, the amount of support he gave us through thick and thin, he was there for us whenever we needed him for his support. One thing Im not going to let it do is get me down because then it wins. [27] In 2012, he appeared in Professor Green's music video for "Remedy". Surviving. In spite of a serious ankle injury in the second week (which then flared up at various points in the series), he stayed in the competition for seven weeks, finishing sixth out of twelve contestants. Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP. The Bill Turnbull Gantry is at the back of the Frank Adams Stand, Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years, Turnbull said the view of the pitch was better from the gantry, Bill Turnbull became a regular fixture at Adams Park. 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"He was just one of the best men you could wish to meet he loved life, and he loved Wycombe Wanderers. He was a lifelong fan of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club and regularly gave commentary for online games. [31], Turnbull married Sarah McCombie in March 1988 in the London Borough of Hackney. The BBC has asked people who worked with Bill at the Chairboys for their memories. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Footage has emerged of the late Bill Turnbull cheering on Wycombe Wanderers' 2020 League One play-off final triumph at an empty Wembley Stadium. "We had a good deal - I would tell Bill about the football and pick him up on his mistakes if he got players names wrong or whatever and he would correct my grammar, things I said wrong. ", Another former Breakfast colleague, Channel 4 presenter Steph McGovern, posted she was "absolutely gutted", and said: "I learnt so much from him. The former player, who began his career at Ipswich Town and has also moved to Suffolk, said he had been to visit him over the past five years with his wife and daughters. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football . A Gannett Company. The showpiece, which was played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, saw the Adams Park side take on M40 rivals Oxford United for a place in the 2020/21 Championship season. "He was just so humble, he had a quick wit about him and made you feel comfortable in his company and the lads were just drawn to him and warmed to him straight away. Broadcaster Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his representatives have confirmed. This is your club.@billtu had some poignant words for the #Chairboys fans ahead of kick-off. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He was obviously at the top of his game as a professional and just a real, real special human to get to know. So he like thousands of his fellow Wanderers supporters was saddened to hear of Kennedys death last month. His wife and children stood . contact the editor here. BBC Radio 4's Today programme presenter Nick Robinson described Turnbull as "a very, very dear friend and an extraordinary broadcaster. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was one of the best men you could wish to meet. [17], Turnbull was guest presenter of three episodes of The One Show during 2016, alongside Alex Jones. The manager also recalls his own "Pat Cash moment" last April following the club's win over Sheffield Wednesday, the last home game Turnbull was able to get to. Registered office: Fourth floor, The Counting House, 53 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QN. The broadcaster died at his home in Suffolk on August 31 at the age of 66. Moving the broadcasts back, it added that naming it The Bill Turnbull Gantry "seemed the perfect fit". Please report any comments that break our rules. [5] In 1997, Turnbull moved back to the UK and became one of the main presenters on BBC News 24, appearing alongside Valerie Sanderson. The clubs head of media and marketing, Matt Cecil, also said in the segment: He just attracted warmth and people would come up to him and ask how he was along if they could have a photo. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. His connection with the club continued throughout his illness and on news of his death at his home in Suffolk, the club said: "Wycombe Wanderers mourns the passing of an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club. Following the news of Turnbulls death, the football club shared a number of clips on Twitter showcasing his keen involvement with the team, including his enthusiastic commentary on a host of Wycombe games. But after a few years, the active ISDN line was cut so the commentary team had to move to the press area in another stand, which had a "far inferior view". Comments have been closed on this article. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was "one of the best men you could wish to meet". BBC Director-General Tim Davie called Turnbull "a much-loved and respected broadcaster and journalist - not just by viewers but by all those lucky enough to have worked with him". As part of the special programme we are live at Bills beloved football club Wycombe Wanderers where he became a commentator in his spare time on the club website and became so close to the manager and team. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was one of the best men you could wish to meet. "It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease," they said, calling him a "wonderful husband and father to his three children" and a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and "an ever-aspiring beekeeper". Hardy, who was in New Zealand, cried as she paid tribute to her friend, calling Turnbull "such a gentleman, such a mentor". In 2018, he announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. https://t.co/6U8Q2CbNPz. We caught up with the former BBC Breakfast presenter and Chairboys fan at Adams Park, where he gave a pre-match speech in memory of Howard Kennedy after theclub legend's recent death from prostate cancer. I called him about three weeks ago to have a catch-up and he was really pleased with how we had started the season. In a pre-match tribute, stadium announcer Phil Catchpole revealed that the gantry would be christened the "Bill Turnbull Gantry" because he "loved the view . He was a brilliant journalist, a stickler for accuracy, passionate about @BBCBreakfast and a fabulously supportive and kind team-player. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? "He was fighting it so unbelievably, we all thought he was going to be around forever. Then when I got to know him more, he invited my wife and my children, we went around for lunch a few times. Ainsworth said even after his diagnosis Turnbull "never made a fuss". This man is a national treasure! Bill would be so unassuming despite his TV presence, and would also be seen after the game in the queue at the real ale bar in the Vere/Caledonian Suite, for a swift drink before heading home.Bill was given the honour of being present at Wembley for the July 2020 play Off Final to watch the Chairboys beat Oxford and secure promotion to the Championship in what is probably the Clubs finest moment, to date. We will miss you so much.". He would welcome my wife and kids around for lunch a couple of times. We've joined forces with the NHS to find the undiagnosed men who haven't started prostate cancer treatment due to the pandemic. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". He was just a real, real good person, a massive supporter, our most famous supporter, one of our biggest supporters and friend of the club. "He inspired the players, he led a team development day last year, he was a friend of the club, and an inspiration for the players, the staff and many supporters as well.". Stayt added that Turnbull "didn't take himself too seriously". Today was an opportunity for his family to carry the ball out to the centre spot and get the game started, and was an opportunity for us to think about Prostate Cancer UK and the progress we need to make with this disease.. You cant let this disease get on top of you. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. Editors' Code of Practice. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Editors' Code of Practice. The members of the press will always remember him on his feet cheering "Chairboys" non-stop for the final 30 minutes, urging his beloved Wycombe on to victory.#Chairboys pic.twitter.com/ztEU8dvYTI. Ainsworth said he was a "really, really top, top guy and he made me feel so comfortable". Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Bill Turnbull William Robert Jolyon Turnbull (25 January 1956 - 31 August 2022) was an English television and radio presenter and journalist, whose broadcasting career spanned over four decades. Registered The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football club and on many occasions commentated and was seen at their matches at Adams Park. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was "one of the best men you could wish to meet". Chairboys! to get urge Gareth Ainsworths men, acting as a cheerleader in the press area at the home of English football. Matt Bloomfield told the PA news agency of Turnbull: Bill was just one of those real special men who I was lucky enough to get to know. [24] On 28 October 2007, Turnbull made a guest appearance on the children's television show SMart. He continually sang Chairboys! Video, 00:02:40Memories of BBC presenter Bill Turnbull, In pictures: A look back at Bill Turnbull's life, Bill Turnbull obituary: Beloved BBC Breakfast host, Bill Turnbull backs medicinal cannabis use, Turnbull steps back from Classic FM over health, Bill Turnbull says goodbye to BBC Breakfast, Zelensky says fatal crash was consequence of war, Iran man who beheaded wife jailed for eight years, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged. Following the news of Turnbulls death, the football club shared a number of clips on Twitter showcasing his keen involvement with the team, including his enthusiastic commentary on a host of Wycombe games. "Rest in peace, Bill Turnbull. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Turnbull, who hosted BBC Breakfast for 15 years and was diagnosed with prostate. "Officially he was a journalist, but unofficially he was a one-man Chairboys barmy army.". The programme's editor Richard Frediani confirmed on Thursday that Friday's Breakfast would be "a celebration of Bill's life on and off-screen". Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he was sent to New Orleans to report for BBC News, presenting both Breakfast and the News at Six live from Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi. with his BBC Breakfast co-presenter Sian Williams to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. With that, we thought he would be around forever. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Supporting the Fans quarter share and the ownership of Adams Park. The presenters recalled how the 66-year-old loved Wycombe Wanderers Football Club before sharing a sweet tribute the club had displayed for him during Saturday's match. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Nigel Kingston, Trust Chair.Bill was a Life Member and good friend of the Trust and was one of the first contributors when we launched the Community Share Scheme to provide working capital for the football club back in 2015.As well as assisting in the commentary box, Bill would often be seen watching games home and away, sometimes with his son Henry. "When I'm sitting up there doing the commentary and Wycombe Wanderers are winning, I just feel truly, truly happy," he said. [12] He presented his last episode, with Louise Minchin, on 26 February 2016. Following this monumental match, the team played in the Championship for the first time but were relegated back to League One at the end of the season. Catchpole said he had been "just a fan on the terrace" before he ended up helping out in the press box and asked Turnbull "how do I do what you're doing?". Please report any comments that break our rules. The next game at Adams Park - against Port Vale on Saturday 10th September - will be dedicated to celebrating the life of a wonderful man. He presented BBC News 24 and BBC Radio 5 Live before taking on his most notable role as one of the main presenters of BBC Breakfast, a position he held for fifteen years between 2001 and 2016. On behalf of the Trust board, we are grateful for everything he did for us and I send my condolences and best wishes to his family at this sad time.. With your help, we can stop prostate cancer ending men's lives too soon. [28] In 2013, he appeared in an episode of Room 101 and in 2016, he was a contestant in a celebrity episode of The Chase. "He was always at games when he could be, texting me after games, ringing me after games, I was lucky to have him in my life.". Bill Turnbull was in the press area when Wycombe defeated Oxford United at Wembley Stadium in League One (screengrab from @gbroughton87 on Twitter). HP10 9TY. [22], Turnbull also appeared in an episode of the game show School's Out broadcast on BBC One on 11 August 2007. The commentary position was relocated to the gantry in time for Tuesday's League One fixture against Accrington Stanley, which the Chairboys won 1-0. (1 page) You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. PA Wire/PA Images - Ian West. Turnbull appeared as a contestant on an early series of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in sixth place with his partner Karen Hardy. ", This is the image that everyone walks past every morning at BBC Breakfast. Video, 00:02:40, Reid, now on ITV's Good Morning Britain, added, Germany: We are no longer reliant on Russian energy, Jeremy Renner TV show poster edited after accident, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe, City asks Madonna if it can borrow her painting, Heathrow beefs up security over cannabis arrests, Keep cake away from office, says food adviser. "He just wanted to be involved with the club at any level, the team, the fans, anything he could do for the club he would do it.". @billtu @wwfcofficial pic.twitter.com/8vSDC3xFFV. He graduated from Cardiff University in 1978. She said meeting him was "life-changing" - he was her first partner on Strictly - and "he made TV magical, he told me what it was about", she said, adding he would help critique her appearances on Breakfast. In recent years, Turnbull guest presented episodes of The One Show and reunited with Reid for several editions of ITV's Good Morning Britain. 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Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. "I was privileged to get to know him he was a wonderful guy, so generous, so warm and we're going to miss him hugely.". Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Turnbull hosted BBC Breakfast for 15 years, in both London and later Salford, and also fronted Songs. "He was also a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan and an ever-aspiring beekeeper. We were just so lucky to have him as a friend of the club, as a supporter of the club, and as a personal friend. Matt Cecil from the club, said: "Bill would regularly complain (in jest) and longed for a return to the gantry. BBC BREAKFAST fans were thrilled to see Bill Turnbull on their screens this week discussing a momentous win for Wycombe Wanderers. The showpiece, which was played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, saw the Adams Park side take on M40 rivals Oxford United for a place in the 2020/21 Championship season. Memories of BBC presenter Bill Turnbull. Kies uit premium met Malcolm Gay van de hoogste kwaliteit. He will be sorely missed here and he has left a real legacy, particularly on my career and for those around me. In 2016, he joined Classic FM as a presenter - and he also commentated on matches at his beloved Wycombe Wanderers. READ MORE: 'We will miss you so much' - BBC Breakfast host and Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull passes away. As well as assisting in the commentary box, Bill would often be seen watching games home and away, sometimes with his son Henry. We will miss you so much. Wanderers said he "commentated on hundreds of Chairboys' fixtures from his beloved position" on the gantry from about 2005. William Robert Jolyon Turnbull (25 January 1956 31 August 2022) was an English television and radio presenter and journalist, whose broadcasting career spanned over four decades. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 'We've had some brilliant times with him at Wycombe' This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. VAT Registration Number: 905 9415 18. contact the editor here. Germany: We are no longer reliant on Russian energy, Jeremy Renner TV show poster edited after accident, Mafia boss's second hideout found behind wardrobe, City asks Madonna if it can borrow her painting, Heathrow beefs up security over cannabis arrests, Keep cake away from office, says food adviser. Who was Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky? Bloomfield captained Wycombe Wanderers to Championship promotion after they beat Oxford United in the League One play-off final at Wembley in 2020. [14] Beginning in April 2016, he presented his own radio show on Classic FM. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. His hobbies included beekeeping, chickens and dancing. What happened in the Ukraine helicopter crash? His association started in 2001 when he was living nearby in Beaconsfield and saw the Chairboys get to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, with only Liverpool stopping them from reaching the final in Cardiff. He always made you feel comfortable in his presence, in his company, he always wanted to make you laugh and enjoy it. Watch back the special @BBCBreakfast feature dedicated to Bill Turnbull's love of Wycombe Wanderers. READ MORE: Live Updates: Transfer Deadline Day activity and tributes to Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. ", "Bill Turnbull dies aged 66: Who was the iconic broadcaster who "woke the nation" for 15 years? Former captain, Matt Bloomfield, said he was inspired to do a sports media degree after commentating with the broadcaster during a spell of injury in 2008 and the pair became friends. Bill Turnbull had been a fan of the Wycombe Wanderers for more than 20 years, Bill Turnbull became a regular fixture at Adams Park, Manager Gareth Ainsworth said everybody at the club "thought he was going to be around forever", Ainsworth said Turnbull would "would make you feel a million dollars", Former Wycombe Wanderers captain Matt Bloomfield said he was inspired to do a sports media degree after commentating with the broadcaster, Bloomfield said he was " just one of the best men you could wish to meet", Co-commentator Phil Catchpole said Turnbull did "all the things that commentators shouldn't do - but he got away with it because he was Bill", Phil Catchpole said it was "brilliant to have someone of Bill's stature and ability to help" when he retrained as a journalist, In 2016, Turnbull was allowed to give a team talk before a match against Exeter City - they won the game 1-0. It does not store any personal data. Comments have been closed on this article. Turnbull was born in Guildford, Surrey, on 25 January 1956,[1] to an English father of Scottish ancestry and an English mother. [2] In 2005, he was a contestant in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Karen Hardy. [26] In 2011, he also made an appearance on the BBC One game show Pointless Celebrities alongside Sian Williams, which they won. [3], Turnbull's career began at Scottish local station Radio Clyde in 1978; he later freelanced for a number of years in the US. You cant let this disease get on top of you because psychology has a lot to do with it. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of. He fronted the programme's coverage of the 2008 US presidential election live from Washington, D.C. and New York, and was in Washington once again for the 2012 US presidential election. Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more than 20 years. Chairboys! Proporcion a los oyentes en lnea comentarios sobre el juego mientras apoyaba a Wycombe Wanderers FC. And listeners to Classic FM will have heard him present beautifully as well his love of music.". I think Southend have done a really wonderful thing, says Bill. I wish I had spoken to him, but we had some incredible times at Wycombe.. And Im not going to let it win., I think its really important to stay positive thats part of the treatment, really. He also received an honorary degree from Buckinghamshire New University in 2014 for his charity work within the county. Footage has emerged of the late Bill Turnbull cheering on Wycombe Wanderers 2020 League One play-off final triumph at an empty Wembley Stadium. He began his career working for radio stations including Radio Clyde and BBC Radio 4 's Today. 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This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. They said he received his diagnosis in 2017, and praised his "outstanding medical care" from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP. And thats a great blessing. Naga Munchetty was on hand to find out how Bill was doing as he . Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football. READ MORE:'Watch this space' - Gareth Ainsworth on Deadline Day activity and Ross Barkley rumours, Wycombe Wanderers mourns the passing of an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club. His specialist subject was beekeeping. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Wycombes players will wear black armbands in their match away at Fleetwood Town on September 3 in honour of the former presenter and journalist. It also posted a collection of video clips of him on the pitch warming up the crowd ahead of a game as well as a feature he produced for Sky Sports in 2008 on why the Wanderers were his favourite team. We smuggled Bill into Wembley in 2020 as a 'media assistant'. His family added: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31 August.". READ MORE: 'We will miss you so much' - BBC Breakfast host and Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull passes away. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can BBC Breakfast's sport presenter Mike Bushell also paid a glowing tribute to his "dear friend" and "mentor" with the "incredible talent". 2023 BBC. Then when I got to know him more, he invited my wife and my children, we went around for lunch a few times. Memories of broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who has died at the age of 66. He was obviously at the top of his game as a professional and just a real, real special human to get to know. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. Turnbull pictured in 2010 with BBC Breakfast co-hosts (L-R) Sian Williams, Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt, Turnbull presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years, and later moved to radio station Classic FM, Karen Hardy paid an emotional tribute to her former Strictly dance partner, Turnbull met the Queen and Prince Philip in 2015 at an awards reception at Buckingham Palace. His death has caused the Chairboyscommunity to come together to mourn, grieve and celebrate the achievements of the much-loved journalist. A Chairboys stalwart, Bill will be part of the club's media team under the arch on Monday evening. "He always struck the right tone, no matter what the story. Numerous tributes have been made to the late presenter who passed away on August 31 (BBC Breakfast). He cared so much about this programme and the audience. Ive had wonderful support from my family, particularly from my wife. Bill Turnbull has been immortalised at his beloved football club after Wycombe Wanderers named part of their stadium in honour of the late TV presenter. contact the editor here. Who was Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky? Former BBC Breakfast host and life-long Wycombe Wanderers fan, Bill Turnbull, has died at the age of 66. He even once gave the team talk. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He once told the club: "You could call us glory-hangers, except that there wasn't a lot of glory to be had. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, Turnbull saved lives, says prostate cancer charity, 'Fry and Turnbull' prostate cancer effect, Bill Turnbull: For heaven's sake, get tested. Sky Bet League One @ wwfcofficial . It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Bill Turnbull from prostate cancer. In this experiment, he slept for a total of three hours per day, in six 30-minute bursts, for ten consecutive days. Bloomfield added that having the former BBC Breakfast presenter as an avid and long-term supporter of the club meant everything. Following his passing, Wycombe Wanderers said: Wycombe Wanderers mourns the passing of an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club. Bill was a Life Member and good friend of the Trust and was one of the first contributors when we launched the Community Share Scheme to provide working capital for the football club back in 2015. The club says the players will wear black armbands in memory of Turnbull during Saturday's game at Fleetwood, before celebrating his life at the next home game against Port Vale on 10 September. [10], In 2015, he began narrating the CBBC sketch comedy series Class Dismissed, also appearing in a cameo as himself in episode 12. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. He always made you feel comfortable in his presence, in his company, he always wanted to make you laugh and enjoy it. And we had some cracking arguments about how you should pronounce words like 'poor'. On his last BBC Breakfast show, Turnbull himself talked about some of the moments he remembered most. ", He added: "And there was a moment where I actually wore a sweater made from dog hair with a bow on the front. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We all loved him.". Rest in peace, Bill Turnbull. He spoilt my girls, and he was just a lovely man. Bill Turnbull: BBC Breakfast and Classic FM presenter dies after prostate cancer battle . In the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings, Turnbull anchored Breakfast's coverage live from King's Cross railway station. Having recently begun presenting a three-hour music programme on Classic FM every Saturday and Sunday morning, Bill has now curated a brand-new album - 'Bill Turnbull's Relaxing Classics' - which is now available to purchase online via Amazon. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. HP10 9TY. pic.twitter.com/tscHAGJcwZ. Please report any comments that break our rules. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. He also appeared alongside Lee Mack and Louie Spence on Would I Lie To You? Read about our approach to external linking. He was a wonderful person, full of fun and an amazing broadcaster. The effect of this sleep pattern on his health was visible, as he presented Breakfast almost every weekday during the duration of the exercise and became increasingly sleep-deprived. Wycombe Wanderers have reached the League One Play-off final at Wembley and their most famous supporter Bill Turnbull will be there, reporting on the game. He noted: "Bill Turnbull loved our viewers and our viewers loved him. She spoke of their relationship, saying: "We never bickered in 30 years of friendship", and said she would remember them "laughing so much we couldn't really keep control of our faces and then we realised we were on television - we laughed a lot". Friends and colleagues of former BBC broadcaster Bill Turnbull have paid tribute to him at his funeral service. Prostate Cancer UK said that after Turnbull announced he had the illness in March 2018, their specialist nurses experienced their "busiest day on record" and they saw a huge rise in web traffic of men looking for information and support. Alongsidehis duties as a TV presenter, Bill also commentated on numerous Chairboys matches for BBC Three Counties. Scopri foto stock e immagini editoriali di attualit di Malcolm Gay su Getty Images. Love Island Bucks contestants: Where are they now? Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The former BBC Breakfast host, who died last month, commentated on Chairboys' fixtures from the gantry at the back of the Frank Adams Stand, until club commentary relocated to the press box. Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pays tribute to former #BBCBreakfast presenter Bill Turnbull who was a lifelong fan of the clubhttps://t.co/1yYzfQb9wI pic.twitter.com/LlrHhgzzDj. Since then, he has stepped out of the media spotlight to focus on his health and has spent the year taking solace in family, friendsand football. Broadcaster Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his representatives have confirmed. Turnbull was a favourite with viewers on BBC Breakfast thanks to his gentle presenting style, which was well suited to early morning broadcasting. What made him so famous? Feb 17 Find the 14,000 men. Minchin described him as "a brilliant journalist", adding "most of all he was great fun". He also presented regular programmes on Radio 5 Live, including a stint as a presenter on Weekend Breakfast. Bloomfield captained Wycombe Wanderers to Championship promotion after they beat Oxford United in the League One play-off final at Wembley in 2020. He was just a real, real good person, a massive supporter, our most famous supporter, one of our biggest supporters and friend of the club. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We would spend the whole day with them and they were lovely people. This galvanised Wycombe as Oxford began to take control of the contest, and to this day, Ainsworth has credited his substitutes, and Bill, for playing their part in helping the Light and Dark Blue Army get promoted that day. He would always support what we were trying to do as a football club and as a team, and he was vocal in that support, and hed follow us and hed do everything he possibly could to support us. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. In January 2008, he appeared on Celebrity Mastermind. [2], In April and May 2010, Turnbull travelled around the UK presenting and reporting for Breakfast on the general election campaign trail. [6], Turnbull joined the BBC Breakfast team in 2001 as a weekend presenter, presenting with Sian Williams initially and then later with Sarah Montague, Mishal Husain and Susanna Reid. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. [39] He died at his home in Suffolk, on 31 August 2022, at the age of 66. It's just such sad news that he's been taken too soon. After that his family became season ticket holders. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He loved this programme and he loved serving you, the audience," she said. "He was so humble. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Bill will be remembered by many as a remarkable broadcaster who brought warmth and humour into peoples homes on BBC Breakfast and Classic FM. His standing within the BBC and the career that he led, and the aura, just the aura that he had about him, and when he visited us he led a team building, a team development day a year or two ago, and he just had the lads in his hand, he could just conduct the audience however he wanted, he was just a special man who just had this presence and aura, and it meant as much to him to spend the day with the squad as it did for the squad to spend the day with him. Read about our approach to external linking. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Former BBC Breakfast host and life-long Wycombe Wanderers fan, Bill Turnbull, has died at the age of 66. . What happened in the Ukraine helicopter crash? He later returned to the programme in May 2021. His rallying cry was heard by the Wanderers bench as unused substitutes in David Stockdale and Josh Parker sang back. During his time on the show, he worked alongside Sian Williams, Susanna Reid, Kate Silverton, Natasha Kaplinsky and Louise Minchin. calling him a "wonderful husband and father to his three children" and a devoted Wycombe Wanderers fan . [13], In March 2016, he began presenting the daytime BBC One quiz show Think Tank. A spokesperson on behalf of the family said: Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 31. He'd been in Moscow, he'd covered wars, he'd reported on the troubles in Northern Ireland. After leaving the BBC in 2016, he joined Classic FM, and continued presenting shows on the network until recently. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Read about our approach to external linking. HP10 9TY. 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