Veteran BBC presenter Terry Wogan dies aged 77: BBC

January 31, 2016 15:41

BBC presenter Terry Wogan, host of Britain's flagship television chatshow in the 1980s and of Eurovision over three decades, died of cancer today aged 77, his family announced.

"Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family," said a family statement.

Irish-born Wogan had a successful television career and hosted a hugely popular radio show for 27 years, retiring in 2009.

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