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18th Aug 2017

Stars are sharing touching tributes to Bruce Forsyth on Twitter

He passed away today.

Jade Hayden

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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.”

Piers Morgan paid his own tribute to the presenter, calling him “one of Britain’s greatest ever entertainers.”

Dragon’s Den star and Strictly contestant Deborah Meaden paid her respects to a “truly lovely man.”

Nicky Byrne recalled his time with Bruce during his own stint on Strictly.

GBBO’s Sue Perkin’s also shared her thoughts.

Vlogger and YouTube star Joe Sugg said that the entertainer would be “sadly missed.”

Alan Sugar has also said that the whole country will miss Bruce.

Bruce had been unwell for a long time and was recently admitted to hospital.

He passed away this afternoon in his home.

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