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Lady Helen Wogan has died

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RosiesMaw2 Fri 06-Sept-24 08:44:14

You know when you see a headline and think Oh dear😄😄
Just that.
A beautiful lady - they must have been quite a couple.
RIP.

Oopsadaisy1 Fri 06-Sept-24 08:55:46

I said exactly that!

RIP

Calendargirl Fri 06-Sept-24 08:56:44

I was only thinking about her the other day. Katherine Wogan, their daughter, was narrating a tv documentary, and it brought them to mind.

She was a very attractive lady.

ā€œThe current Mrs Woganā€ was how Terry referred to her.

Reunited souls.

Allira Fri 06-Sept-24 08:59:22

Sad news 😄 but now reunited with her beloved Terry.

Her son described her as "the epitome of style and grace".
What a beautiful tribute.

RIP Lady Helen

merlotgran Fri 06-Sept-24 09:34:44

RIP Lady Helen Wogan.

keepingquiet Fri 06-Sept-24 09:35:05

May she rest in peace.

Anniebach Fri 06-Sept-24 09:42:23

RIP

eazybee Fri 06-Sept-24 09:52:57

Helen, Lady Wogan.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 06-Sept-24 09:55:51

RIP šŸ’

eazybee Fri 06-Sept-24 10:12:42

Sorry, deleted second part of post as I confused her with Elspet Gray,Brian Rix's wife.

JdotJ Fri 06-Sept-24 11:42:07

I was lucky enough to be part of the audience on many occasions for Weekend Wogan, Terry Wogan's Sunday morning BBC2 radio show around 15 yrs ago.

Helen Wogan was quite often there and was a charming lady. She would chat and say she was "very much looking forward to Terry taking her out for Sunday lunch" straight after his show finished.

A graceful lady indeed. RIP

Hellogirl1 Sat 07-Sept-24 15:24:00

RIP

BlueBelle Sat 07-Sept-24 16:31:37

I m ignorant of who she is? Oh I see the wife of the late Terry what did she do then ? Was she famous in her own right ?

Mollygo Sun 08-Sept-24 11:30:06

RIP Lady Helen.

gagsy Sun 08-Sept-24 12:06:20

My daughter worked on the Wogan show. He was a real gentleman and every year gave a party for them at his home. His wife was lovely and very hospitable. They were a great couple.

Grandma29 Sun 08-Sept-24 19:54:45

Sad news.😢

SueDoku Sun 08-Sept-24 20:37:34

BlueBelle

I m ignorant of who she is? Oh I see the wife of the late Terry what did she do then ? Was she famous in her own right ?

Helen Wogan, born Helen Joyce on May 18, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland, spent her early years immersed in the vibrant culture of her hometown. Dublin, known for its rich literary and artistic heritage, undoubtedly influenced Helen’s sense of style and grace, and she developed a strong foundation of values centered around kindness and resilience.
In her youth, Helen was drawn to the world of modeling. Her striking beauty and elegant demeanor quickly made her a standout figure in Dublin’s social circles. As a young model, she captivated audiences with her poise and charm, embodying the classic elegance of the era.
She gained widespread recognition when she married Terry Wogan in 1965 in what was described as ā€œthe greatest celebrity weddingā€ of 1965.
This event was celebrated as one of the most glamorous and talked-about weddings in Ireland.

Allira Sun 08-Sept-24 20:39:58

Thank you SueDoku

Anyone who was a fan of Terry Wogan would know Helen, the current Mrs Wogan.

A lovely woman with grace and style.

Babs03 Sun 08-Sept-24 21:04:45

Have just looked at some beautiful black and white photos of Terry and wife Helen on their wedding day.
What a good looking couple.
And a good life lived.
Thoughts are with those they leave behind.

Vintagejazz Sun 08-Sept-24 21:35:48

Mu mum brought my older sister down in her pram to see Helen and Terry emerging from the Church in Rathmines, Dublin on their wedding day. She was an elegant lady, with strong and traditional family values. May she rest in peace.

MissAdventure Sun 08-Sept-24 21:40:31

Babs03

Have just looked at some beautiful black and white photos of Terry and wife Helen on their wedding day.
What a good looking couple.
And a good life lived.
Thoughts are with those they leave behind.

I was just thinking I'd have to find some pictures.

I'll go and look now.

Vintagejazz Sun 08-Sept-24 21:55:02

BlueBelle

I m ignorant of who she is? Oh I see the wife of the late Terry what did she do then ? Was she famous in her own right ?

No she wasn't famous in her own right. But she was the lovely and dignified wife of a high profile and equally lovely TV star. It's nice that people want to pay tribute on her passing smile

V3ra Mon 09-Sept-24 01:59:42

images.app.goo.gl/qA1L7U7KZyNvLkk98

This link is an engagement photo from 1964.

Allira Mon 09-Sept-24 09:43:19

Vintagejazz

BlueBelle

I m ignorant of who she is? Oh I see the wife of the late Terry what did she do then ? Was she famous in her own right ?

No she wasn't famous in her own right. But she was the lovely and dignified wife of a high profile and equally lovely TV star. It's nice that people want to pay tribute on her passing smile

She was very well-known in her native Ireland as a model when she met Terry.

Iwtwab12bow Mon 09-Sept-24 16:17:24

We saw them both sitting in a bar outside sipping a glass of wine in St Emilion. We were on holiday and Terry had just won a radio 2 award. I would have liked to say hello and congratulated him . But then I thought " no,leave them to enjoy their holiday "