Veteran BBC presenter Terry Wogan dies aged 77: Report

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Irish-born broadcaster Terry Wogan
Irish-born broadcaster Terry Wogan

London - Irish-born Wogan had a successful television career and hosted a hugely popular radio show for 27 years, retiring in 2009.

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Published: Sun 31 Jan 2016, 1:07 PM

Last updated: Sun 31 Jan 2016, 4:29 PM

BBC presenter Terry Wogan, host of Britain's flagship television chat show in the 1980s and of Eurovision over three decades, died of cancer on Sunday aged 77, his family announced.
"Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family," said a family statement.
Irish-born Wogan had a successful television career and hosted a hugely popular radio show for 27 years, retiring in 2009.
He offered commentary on the Eurovision Song Contest from 1980 until 2008, garnering a huge following with his light-hearted cynicism of the kitsch music competition.
Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain had lost a "huge talent".
"I grew up listening to him on the radio and watching him on TV," he wrote on Twitter. "His charm and wit always made me smile.
"Britain has lost a huge talent - someone millions came to feel was their own special friend," he added.

Terry Wogan taking part in a charity recording of a Children in Need album, joining forces with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, singer Midge Ure and many others at Abbey Road studios, in west London.
Terry Wogan taking part in a charity recording of a Children in Need album, joining forces with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, singer Midge Ure and many others at Abbey Road studios, in west London.
Terry Wogan and his wife Helen prepare to watch a match on Centre Court, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London
Terry Wogan and his wife Helen prepare to watch a match on Centre Court, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London
Terry Wogan poses with Pudsey Bear, the mascot of the charity Children in Need in London.
Terry Wogan poses with Pudsey Bear, the mascot of the charity Children in Need in London.
Terry Wogan and Jennifer Saunders are introduced to the crowd from Royal Box on the Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Terry Wogan and Jennifer Saunders are introduced to the crowd from Royal Box on the Centre Court at Wimbledon.

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