"He was fighting it so unbelievably, we all thought he was going to be around forever. "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". ! HP10 9TY. 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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 November 2017, Turnbull took part in a celebrity edition of The Great British Bake Off - which was in aid of a charity, Stand Up to Cancer. Bill Turnbull (left) passed away on August 31 aged 66 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. He began his career working for radio stations including Radio Clyde and BBC Radio 4's Today. [31], Turnbull married Sarah McCombie in March 1988 in the London Borough of Hackney. [38], In March 2018, Turnbull revealed he had been diagnosed the previous November with prostate cancer. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to "We've had some brilliant times with him here at Wycombe.". 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.. The much-loved presenter, who fronted the show for 15 years between 2001 to 2016, passed away on Wednesday, August 31 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. Most of all he was great fun, I love how he made me laugh. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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. His former colleagues Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, who were presenting Thursday's programme, paid an emotional tribute just after the news was announced. HP10 9TY. 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. "He got to have a go at the refs, he got to get excited - all the things that commentators shouldn't do - but he got away with it because he was Bill and he loved the club and the fans and the club loved him," he says. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. pic.twitter.com/pKXQVZaHUM. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Matt Cecil from the club, said: "Bill would regularly complain (in jest) and longed for a return to the gantry. "Seriously it nearly came to blows, although that was more me than him. contact the editor here. The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football . 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. He was such a fighter and a great character, and we all knew that Bill was fighting against prostate cancer and he was fighting it unbelievably. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was "one of the best men you could wish to meet". And thats a great blessing. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. His commentaries on our games were superb and his ability to sneak mentions of WWFC into his BBC broadcasts was brilliant. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Bill Turnbull 'one of the best men', says former Wycombe Wanderers captain The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football team. "I remember nearly getting into a fight with a ventriloquist's dummy named Bob," he said. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can [21] In November 2006, he appeared alongside fellow BBC News presenters in a performance for Children in Need that Jan Moir, writing for The Telegraph, described as "charisma-free", adding that although Turnbull dressed up like James Bond, he looked like a "dodgy sommelier". This is your club.@billtu had some poignant words for the #Chairboys fans ahead of kick-off. The much-loved presenter, who fronted the show for 15 years between 2001 to 2016, passed away on Wednesday, August 31 following a brave battle with prostate cancer. He also appeared alongside Lee Mack and Louie Spence on Would I Lie To You? [22], Turnbull also appeared in an episode of the game show School's Out broadcast on BBC One on 11 August 2007. 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". Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Turnbull appeared as a contestant on an early series of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in sixth place with his partner Karen Hardy. 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. Former BBC Breakfast host and life-long Wycombe Wanderers fan, Bill Turnbull, has died at the age of 66. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 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. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 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 . One of Bill's co-commentators, Phil Catchpole, said Turnbull was "brilliant". We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [15][16] In July 2016, Turnbull narrated another CBBC mockumentary comedy series based on Paignton Zoo called The Zoo, broadcast on CBBC in 2017. ", Beyond gutted that weve lost Bill. Bill Turnbull is a man who knows all there is to know about Wycombe Wanderers. Turnbull, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, had been a fan of the Buckinghamshire club for more than 20 years. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? He even once gave the team talk. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. 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. 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. Twitter ID! He always made you feel comfortable in his presence, in his company, he always wanted to make you laugh and enjoy it. What happened in the Ukraine helicopter crash? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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.". Bill has been a long term supporter of both the Club and the Trust and we have lost a true friend. [33] Subsequently, he moved to Theberton, Suffolk. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Bloomfield recalls how Turnbull was at Wembley for the club's "greatest ever moment" when they beat Oxford in the 2020 play-off final to reach the second flight of English football for the first time the club's 133-year history. Encuentra fotos de stock de Malcolm Gay e imgenes editoriales de noticias en Getty Images. ", Bill Turnbull's diary over polyphasic sleep period, "Why can't newsreaders just read the news? He was there at our best moment at Wembley a couple of years ago when we got promoted to the Championship. 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. . 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". "To have him on the end of a phone was absolutely fantastic. He would make you feel a million dollars.". This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Memories of BBC presenter Bill Turnbull. So he like thousands of his fellow Wanderers supporters was saddened to hear of Kennedys death last month. "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. The renamed gantry was due to be unveiled in front of his family at last Saturday's game against Port Vale, but the match was postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was "one of the best men you could wish to meet". Broadcaster and writer Monty Don called Turnbull "a thoroughly decent, good man", adding: "We shared an enthusiasm for bees and were both patrons of Bees for Development charity.". And listeners to Classic FM will have heard him present beautifully as well his love of music.". [14] Beginning in April 2016, he presented his own radio show on Classic FM. "He was just one of the best men you could wish to meet he loved life, and he loved Wycombe Wanderers. Bill Turnbull: BBC Breakfast and Classic FM presenter dies after prostate cancer battle . 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. 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And Im not going to let it win., I think its really important to stay positive thats part of the treatment, really. The 66-year-old passed away in the early hours of August 31 this year after battling prostate cancer for nearly five years. PA Wire/PA Images - Ian West. 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.. He continually sang Chairboys! You're focussed solely on what is going on on the pitch and whether its going well or going badlyyou just forget about everything else for a while. 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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. [39] He died at his home in Suffolk, on 31 August 2022, at the age of 66. We would spend the whole day with them and they were lovely people. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The former BBC Breakfast presenter has been a regular at Adams Park for 17 years and even co-hosts the clubs match-day commentary. A great man, broadcaster, wit and friend. Stayt added that Turnbull "didn't take himself too seriously". Ainsworth said he was a "really, really top, top guy and he made me feel so comfortable". He loved this programme and he loved serving you, the audience," she said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Turnbull was also an occasional relief presenter of News at Six and News at One. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. His hobbies included beekeeping, chickens and dancing. Wanderers said he "commentated on hundreds of Chairboys' fixtures from his beloved position" on the gantry from about 2005. 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. Footage has emerged of the late Bill Turnbull cheering on Wycombe Wanderers 2020 League One play-off final triumph at an empty Wembley Stadium. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Tributes to Bill were planned for the fixture against Port Vale earlier this month but the postponement of that game prompted the club to reschedule the occasion, not wanting to let the moment pass to honour the . Alongsidehis duties as a TV presenter, Bill also commentated on numerous Chairboys matches for BBC Three Counties. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Friends and colleagues of former BBC broadcaster Bill Turnbull have paid tribute to him at his funeral service. His specialist subject was beekeeping. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". He also presented regular programmes on Radio 5 Live, including a stint as a presenter on Weekend Breakfast. 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. "There's a special atmosphere about Wycombe Wanderers because of where it is - such a lovely rural setting, and it's small enough still to have that real club feeling about it where people do care about each other.". He said inspiring men to get tested for the illness by publicly revealing his own diagnosis was the "one useful thing" he had done in his life, admitting he was "cross with myself" for the pride he had felt at not visiting a GP in four years. 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. (1 page) "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.". Read about our approach to external linking. He would welcome my wife and kids around for lunch a couple of times. 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. Bill recorded this feature about his beloved #Chairboys for Sky Sports in 2008. pic.twitter.com/7A5KcPHUXa, Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) September 1, 2022, 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. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Registered office: Fourth floor, The Counting House, 53 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QN. A Gannett Company. Comments have been closed on this article. Bill will be remembered by many as a remarkable broadcaster who brought warmth and humour into peoples homes on BBC Breakfast and Classic FM. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's "He was a fan with the mic, but obviously a fantastic broadcaster and so helpful to me.". The broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football. Bill Turnbull loved our viewers and our viewers loved him.He was loved by the team, past and present, and we will always remember 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. On his last BBC Breakfast show, Turnbull himself talked about some of the moments he remembered most. And a club at the forefront of raising vital awareness are last Saturdays visitors,who are proudly sporting Prostate Cancer UK on their shirtsthis term. Bill Turnbull, 62, made headlines when hewent public about his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis in March. He once told the club: "You could call us glory-hangers, except that there wasn't a lot of glory to be had. Watch back the special @BBCBreakfast feature dedicated to Bill Turnbull's love of Wycombe Wanderers. [23] In September 2007, he appeared on the celebrity version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Read about our approach to external linking. "He just had this aura about him," he said. We smuggled Bill into Wembley in 2020 as a 'media assistant'. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. 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. I think Southend have done a really wonderful thing, says Bill. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. [17], Turnbull was guest presenter of three episodes of The One Show during 2016, alongside Alex Jones. Sending my love and thoughts to the family of my wonderful friend Bill Turnbull. READ MORE: 'We will miss you so much' - BBC Breakfast host and Wycombe fan Bill Turnbull passes away. It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Bill Turnbull from prostate cancer. BBC Breakfast dedicated their most recent programme to celebrating the life of Wycombe Wanderers fan and former presenter, Bill Turnbull. The show aired from 10:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. One thing Im not going to let it do is get me down because then it wins. The former captain of Wycombe Wanderers has said Bill Turnbull was "one of the best men you could wish to meet". Munchetty said: "As a team we are in shock this morning. 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. with his BBC Breakfast co-presenter Sian Williams to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. He noted: "Bill Turnbull loved our viewers and our viewers loved him. T he broadcaster, who has died aged 66, was an avid supporter of the football . [3], Turnbull's career began at Scottish local station Radio Clyde in 1978; he later freelanced for a number of years in the US. 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