Bill Turnbull has died

Some years ago, when Channel 4 started its Stand Up to Cancer series, Bill Turnbull spoke very movingly about his (then) recent diagnosis. I think this might have been the first time we heard of it. A brave and inspiring man who encouraged others to be tested and may have saved many lives.

Sad news indeed, taken too young.

Very sad, I enjoyed his presenting. RIP.

Henetha as far as I know hormone treatment before radiotherapy is normal. I am sure your brother is getting the correct treatment, but do understand how difficult it is when a loved one is in another country, so if you have questions why not ring Prostate UK. They should be helpful.
My dh was diagnosed the same year as Bill Turnbull. That’s got me thinking. about what might have been.
Suppose that’s why I am wanting others to know how important it is fir men to get tested.

Lovely man fond memories of him.

Only heard him on Classic FM quite recently, and thought, “Oh good, he must be doing ok”.

Watched a documentary about how he was coping with his prostate cancer, it showed him dealing with it, the good days and the bad.

Thought he looked to have a loving, caring, supportive wife and family.

A sad loss.

Sad that he’s gone, so young too, he always came across as a lovely person.

I remember his heartfelt plea on Stand Up to Cancer Bake off show 2017 when he had been diagnosed with prostrate cancer. He hadn't wanted to bother his doctor with the pains he was getting in his legs. He plea was for all men to get the test.

Sadly missed. A lovely man.

sadly the cancer was advanced when he was diagnosed after a blood test that was taken because he went to the GP with aches and pains in his legs!

Thank you Silver linings, so much.
Good idea to contact prostate UK.
It's just that I didn't realise the treatment went on so long. And he's not telling me the result of recent tests, hence my concerns.

I just heard this and am deeply saddened. He’d just come back onto Classic fm and I thought he was getting better. He was a wonderful broadcaster and a thoroughly nice man. I remember the Children in Need Around the World in Eighty Days when he did the fourth leg with Louise Minchin. They were absolutely hilarious and it was a pleasure to watch them.
RIP Bill; you will be missed.

Bill Turnbull was a great presenter and came across a really caring person. Apparently going public with his prostate cancer diagnosis greatly boosted the number of men having tests. I always enjoyed his interaction with Louise Minchin.
RIP Bill