Bill Turnbull dead: Heartbroken Susanna Reid leads tributes as BBC star dies from cancer

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Mike Bushell pays emotional tribute to Bill Turnbull 'Owe him so much'In 2020, the pair reunited for hosting duties on Good Morning Britain following Piers Morgan's departure.Dan Walker, who took over from the presenter on the BBC show in 2016, added: "Bill Turnbull was so kind and generous when I took over from him on BBC Breakfast."He was full of brilliant advice and it was clear just how loved he was by his colleagues and the audience."It was an honour to sit on his sofa.

My thoughts are with his family and friends."Louise Minchin, who left the show last year, shared various memories from her time with Bill and their colleagues on the famous red sofa.She penned: "Sending my love and thoughts to the family of my wonderful friend Bill Turnbull."He was a brilliant journalist, a stickler for accuracy, passionate about @BBCBreakfast and a fabulously supportive and kind team-player."Most of all he was great fun, I love how he made me laugh.

Xx."Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don wrote: "Very sad to learn of the death of Bill Turnbull."A thoroughly decent, good man.

We shared an enthusiasm for bees and were both patrons of Bees for Development charity.""My love and best wishes to his family."The Apprentice boss Lord Sugar added: "Sadly Bill Turnbull has passed he was a great presenter and a nice guy RIP."More to follow....