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BBC Breakfast stars including Naga Munchetty, Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt have been seen arriving for the funeral of their late colleague Bill Turnball.READ: BBC Breakfast viewers confused by presenter's outfitBill passed away on 31 August after battling prostate cancer. A statement released at the time read: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on 31 August."WATCH: Dan Walker gets emotional as he talks about exit from BBC BreakfastIt added: "Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth hospice and his GP.

BBC colleagues attended his funeral today.

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.The former BBC Breakfast presenter died on August 31 at the age of 66 after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”, which was diagnosed in November 2017. Family and close friends, including his BBC Breakfast co-hosts, attended a private ceremony at Holy Trinity church in Blythburgh, Suffolk, on Friday afternoon.

Steph’s Packed Lunch presenter Steph McGovern, 40, has given an insight into her “terrible” struggles with IBS and how it once had a huge impact on her life and work in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The former BBC Breakfast star also spoke about how she has since made a new breakthrough with her health thanks to expert Dr. Julia Jones.Steph has been very open about her struggles with IBS in the past, regularly posting about the subject on her Instagram feed.The star worked on BBC Breakfast as its main business presenter from 2010 to 2019 and, while she suffered badly from its symptoms, she hadn’t yet been diagnosed with IBS.“It was horrendous!” Steph remembered, but I do what people tend to do which is to just go, ‘Oh, I’ve just got one of those tummy things, I’ve just got dodgy bowels”.“When I was doing Breakfast Telly, I wouldn't eat until I'd finished broadcasting because, even if I was starving, I'd be so worried about having to run to the loo,” she admitted.“And I would have to work out where the toilets were because I was obviously on location a lot.“So I'd be in a field or a farm or whatever, and then as soon as I finished I’d have a bacon sandwich, which is the worst thing you can have.”According to the NHS website, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system.It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation - and it’s usually a lifelong problem. Steph then went on to recall her frustration at finding that even when she tried to be kind to her body, it still wouldn't play ball.“Instead I might try to be healthy and have a smoothie,” she remembered.

BBC Breakfast viewers spotted one of the show’s presenters break royal protocol on Wednesday as they decided not to wear a black suit and tie. Black uniform has been required as the outfit among TV hosts across the UK following the Queen’s death, as the country has entered a national period of mourning for 10 days. Correspondent Tim Muffett opted out of that rule as he appeared wearing a grey blazer and blue tie, while interviewing mourning fans of the Queen on BBC Breakfast.

Naga Munchetty, 47, was hosting a special edition of BBC Breakfast alongside Charlie Stayt, 60, in the lead up to the King's Proclamation.

prostate cancer last week aged 66.The BBC Breakfast presenter went public with his battle in 2018 after being diagnosed a year before. In her latest column with The Mirror, Fiona Phillips, 61, paid tribute to her "brother" Bill, who she presented BBC show Holding Back The Years with."That show was the first and last time I ever worked closely with him and we clicked straight away," she recalled.“We had such a great time. Bill and I were quite miffed at first that we’d been chosen to present it because it was called Holding Back the Years and we were like ‘Hang on a minute!'"The programme focused on wellbeing, particularly for older people, providing tips on how to stay well, live longer and be healthy.Joan Collins shuts down Meghan Markle after Mariah Carey 'diva' swipe"We laughed a lot," Fiona added.

BBC Breakfast yesterday as part of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.The couple made his diagnosis public in a bid to encourage other men to get tested.In the latest episode of her podcast, Kenny said he was glad to be home post-operation as he begins his recovery period."It's odd, I went into hospital feeling fine and I've come out feeling horrific," he laughed.Gabby went on to add that Kenny's torso was "really bruised"."I've got balls the size of tennis balls," he continued, as he joked it was a "positive" thing.'Terrible when you get caught out!' Karren Brady mocks Meghan MarkleHe went on to say that despite being bruised, swollen and uncomfortable, he was grateful that the operation went well and hoped this meant the end of his cancer journey.Gabby added that her spouse wasn't allowed to do anything but rest and limited walking during his recovery period as he awaits for the final result."I'm feeling positive and I'm lucky to have it out," he continued.

TV presenter Gabby Logan fought back tears as she discussed her husband Kenny's devastating prostate cancer diagnosis during an appearance on BBC Breakfast. Former Scotland rugby star Kenny, 50, revealed that he had been diagnosed with the disease back in February, after listening to his wife's podcast The Mid Point.

BBC host and Classic FM DJ Turnbull has lost against his long-term battle with prostate cancer. Having first been diagnosed back in 2017, Turnbull understood exactly what Dame Deborah was going through when she was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016.This mutual understanding came across when Turnbull shared a heartfelt response to Dame Deborah’s tweet, announcing that she was about to start receiving end of life care.In this tweet, Dame Deborah wrote: “The tweet I never wanted to write.The time has come to say goodbye.

Channel 5 show The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres airing this evening.When asked if she's planning on revealing "intimacies of her boudoir" in her poetry, the poet told how she had no plans anytime soon.Pam quickly quipped: "Oi don’t think so."However, she went on to reveal that her husband's goings-on in the bedroom inspires her work.She admitted: "My husband, Dudley, has snoring issues."So I decided to write about it."Everyone has this kind of guilty secret, it’s very intimate."And I wanted to talk about it," she told The Lady.Pam met her husband-to-be Dudley on Lewisham Broadway.At the time, he was a concert promoter and went on to become her agent.They share two sons together, James and William.Earlier this week BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt spoke to Pam about her upcoming show.However, viewers slammed the pair's questioning of the poet, particularly when Charlie asked about a door in the brick wall behind Pam.Pam appeared via video link from her back garden and spoke about how she had visited Stonehenge in the 60s when people were able to walk around and write their names on them.She said: “Now that it’s protected and you’re only allowed to go there if you get special permission.“As we were lucky enough to have, it’s much more profound somehow and very moving.”Naga asked the poet: “Pam I have to ask because you brought it up, did you look for your name on the stones that you had graffiti on in the 60s?", which she deniedAs Naga went to continue with the interview, Charlie chipped in to ask about her background.“You know what I’m a fan of Pam?" he asked. “I like a brick wall with a small door in it.

BBC Breakfast star Sian Williams has shared the final texts she got from Bill Turnbull in the weeks before his death.The legendary TV presenter this week lost his life after a five-year battle with prostate cancer at age 66. Having hosted the early-morning show from the early 2000s to 2016, he was known for his charisma and comical moments with his co-star Sian who he met in the '90s.The pair's friendship grew over the years until Bill's tragic passing on Wednesday, August 31 surrounded by his family at his home in Suffolk. In a special BBC Breakfast Tribute on Friday, Sian said: “We all knew it was coming, Bill and I texted a few weeks ago." She continued: “Even though you know it's coming you're not prepared.

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull used to go down to the end of his garden and yell at his cancer to help him cope with his emotions.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant sadly died on Wednesday aged 66 after a battle with prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. In a statement, 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, 31 August.

Sally Nugent has paid tribute to her BBC Breakfast colleague Bill Turnbull, following his death at 66.The death of the BBC legend was sadly confirmed by his family yesterday and Sally praised the broadcaster for his "priorities" in an emotional tweet.In view of her 149,000 followers, Sally told how Bill's family were in her thoughts.She wrote: "We all loved him."And I know he loved his work."But Sesi and the kids always came first," she explained.Sally went on: "Thinking of them today."Rest easy Bill x," she ended the post.The newsreader was responding to a post from the BBC Breakfast account.They wrote: "Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull has died. He was 66."He was loved by our viewers.

Bill Turnbull spoke openly about his battle with prostate cancer until his death this week, five years after being diagnosed with the disease.The former BBC Breakfast presenter was also an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK who campaigned to raise awareness among those at risk. His family confirmed he passed away aged 66 surrounded by loved ones at home on Wednesday, after "a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer." Before his death, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant spoke about early warning signs he had missed eight months before his terminal diagnosis in 2017.

BBC Morning Live presenter Kimberley Walsh, 40, cheekily called out her BBC Breakfast colleagues for secretly "watching her" and fellow co-stars in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The star joked that she sometimes felt she was "on Big Brother" when it was revealed to her that the early morning hosts had been watching her from behind the scenes.Kimberley, 40, first landed her major presenting role on the BBC’s Morning Live in November, 2021.The star joins Gethin Jones on the show, which airs just after BBC Breakfast finishes on BBC One.The former Girls Aloud star shared a rare insight into the handover between the two teams as she reflected on their cheeky behaviour after their show ended.Asked if the Morning Live crew has much interaction with the BBC Breakfast team, Kimberley confirmed: “We do.

Bill Turnbull was still broadcasting just days before he passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk.The late presenter had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017, with his family going to confirm that he’d died aged 66 on Wednesday 31 August. "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August," they said in a statement.

Susanna Reid has shared an emotional tribute to Bill Turnbull following his death aged 66. Bill died peacefully at home in Suffolk after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”, his family confirmed. He had been diagnosed in November 2017.

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull has passed away at the age of 66. His family released a statement with the sad news saying that his death came after the presenter’s battle with prostate cancer which he was diagnosed with five years ago.They wrote: “Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31st August”.They continued: “Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP.” Bill became a beloved voice of morning television when he landed his role at BBC Breakfast.The presenter first appeared on the show in 2001 as a weekend host and while he regularly appeared on the weekday version of the show, it wasn’t until 2008 that he became the main weekday presenter. However Bill had actually started his career on radio in 1978 and became a regular on USA radio while corresponding from the region for the BBC.

Television presenter Bill Turnbull shared a moving message for Dame Deborah James just months before they both tragically died from cancer. It was announced on Thursday morning that BBC Breakfast favourite Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Months before he passed away, Bill shared a touching tribute to Deborah, reaching out to her when she told fans she was about to start receiving end of life care.

BBC Breakfast and Classic FM presenter died surrounded by his loved ones following a five-year long battle with prostate cancer.Taking to Twitter, his ex colleague Louise Minchin, 53, shared various memories from her time with Bill on the famous red sofa over the years.In view of her 268,000 followers, she commented: "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."Accompanying the post, she added pictures of her and Bill having a laugh together as well as a snap of the pair with weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.Piers Morgan responds to Meghan Markle's child privacy concernsMany of Louise's fans flocked to the post to send their condolences.Twitter user Mark Shields wrote: "Thoughts with you, best morning TV couple ever RIP Bill."Jo Johns added: "So sad to hear this.