Stars, friends, and fans are taking to Twitter to share some touching tributes to Bruce Forsyth.
The iconic entertainer passed away today after he contracted bronchial pneumonia.
He was 89-years-old.
Since then, Bruce’s fellow co-stars and friends have been posting emotional tributes to the legendary broadcaster.
Strictly co-star Claudia Winkleman was one of the first to take to Twitter to pay her respects.
She said that Bruce was “the king of TV.”
He was the King of TV, the Prince of performers and the most generous of people… all toe-tapping twinkle, all kindness, all love….
— Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) August 18, 2017
The Bruce you saw really was the man he was. We'll miss him so much.
— Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) August 18, 2017
Piers Morgan paid his own tribute to the presenter, calling him “one of Britain’s greatest ever entertainers.”
RIP Sir Bruce Forsyth, 89.
One of Britain's greatest ever entertainers & a lovely man.
Very sad news. pic.twitter.com/FMFQezZD7l— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 18, 2017
Dragon’s Den star and Strictly contestant Deborah Meaden paid her respects to a “truly lovely man.”
Very Sad to hear we have lost a TV great and a truly lovely man who was very kind indeed to me in my time on @bbcstrictly RIP Sir Bruce.
— Deborah Meaden (@DeborahMeaden) August 18, 2017
Nicky Byrne recalled his time with Bruce during his own stint on Strictly.
Very Sad to hear about Sir Bruce Forsyth,I was lucky to share his stage during my time on Strictly, Always the pro
He WAS Entertainment
RIP— Nicky Byrne (@NickyByrne) August 18, 2017
GBBO’s Sue Perkin’s also shared her thoughts.
Didn't he do well.
RIP Sir Bruce.xx
— Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) August 18, 2017
Vlogger and YouTube star Joe Sugg said that the entertainer would be “sadly missed.”
An Inspirational entertainer. You will be sadly missed Sir Bruce Forsyth RIP ?
— Joe Sugg (@Joe_Sugg) August 18, 2017
Alan Sugar has also said that the whole country will miss Bruce.
Sad news about Sir Bruce Forsyth what legend of entertainment. He was a friend. The whole country will miss him RIP
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) August 18, 2017
Bruce had been unwell for a long time and was recently admitted to hospital.
He passed away this afternoon in his home.