Goodbye to ‘Mr Saturday Night’ Stars pay tribute to a ‘true legend and national treasure’

Dame Barbara

Windsor “This is the end of a showbusiness era and the last of the truly all round great entertainers that this country has ever produced.” Des O’connor

“He will be irreplaceable in people’s hearts. This is such a sad time – the nation will be heartbroken.” Craig Revel Horwood “Extremely sad to hear the news of Bruce’s passing. A true legend and

national treasure. He will be deeply missed but always remembered.” Arlene Phillips

“To me, he was an indestructible titan tap dancing his way through life.” Chris Evans

“So sad to hear of Sir Bruce’s passing, ultimate pro, Mr Show Business. Always so supportive to us apprentices. Thoughts are with his family.” Rob Brydon

“So sad to hear about Sir Bruce

Forsyth. A true one off, a wonderful entertainer. My condolences to his family.” Jeremy Corbyn

“Sad to hear of Sir Bruce Forsyth’s death. A tireless charity campaigner, Sir Bruce was Mr Saturday Night and it was always nice to see him.” Piers Morgan

“Sir Bruce was one of Britain’s greatest ever entertainers

& a lovely man.” Susanna Reid “Goodbye Sir

Bruce. A showbusiness legend. Just as charming in person as he was entertaining huge crowds. ‘Irreplaceable’: Sir Bruce’s contribution to showbusiness was lauded by his peers last night

Loved by everyone. We’ll miss you.” Stephen Fry

“There was only one Brucie – it was more than nice to see you, to see you more than nice.” Gary Lineker

“Saddened to hear that Sir Bruce Forsyth has passed away. One of television’s great entertainers. Didn’t he do well.” Lord Sugar “Sad news about Sir Bruce Forsyth what legend of entertainment. He was a friend. The whole country will miss him RIP.” Andrew Neil

“So sad to learn of death of Bruce Forsyth.

He was great fan of Daily Politics and This Week.

But not as much as I was of him. Gentleman.” Sue Perkins

“Didn’t he do well. RIP Sir Bruce.” Boy George

“RIP Bruce Forsyth. A true British legend. What a life!”