Such sad news today. Veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77, after a short illness, his family has confirmed.
In a statement, they said: "Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer."He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time."
President Michael D Higgins, said: "I have heard with sadness of the death of Terry Wogan, one of the great figures of broadcasting." Others have been tweeting their tributes today too.
He made it seem effortless and for a young boy in Ireland he made it seem possible. RIP Sir Terry Wogan. I'll raise a glass during song 9.
— graham norton (@grahnort) January 31, 2016
Sir Terry. Just the most warm hearted, generous, funny, clever, life affirming man. Part of the foundations of @BBCRadio2 so very sad.
— Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) January 31, 2016
Terribly sad news about Terry Wogan dying. Hard to quantify what he achieved, not just in broadcasting, but for the Irish in Britain.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) January 31, 2016
So sad to hear of Terry Wogan's passing. Loved him on @BBCRadio2 and admired his dedicated work with @BBCCiN. pic.twitter.com/fHMkmnFyoB
— Kimberley Walsh (@WalshDaily) January 31, 2016
My dear dear buddy in broadcasting and favourite person and father figure Terry Wogan has passed on. Thank you for being so kind
— Will Young (@willyoung) January 31, 2016
RIP Sir Terry Wogan.
To be on your show an Honour
To have met you a Pleasure
One of the greatest broadcasters ever! pic.twitter.com/5Lfg1BiYay
— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) January 31, 2016
Such sad news about Sir Terry Wogan. Television Jedi
— Leigh Francis (@LeighFrancis) January 31, 2016
There are great TV broadcasters & great radio broadcasters. Terry Wogan was the greatest TV & Radio broadcaster. A legend of all airwaves.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 31, 2016
So sorry to hear of the death of Terry Wogan, a broadcaster of immense charm and wit who brightened so many lives. A ginormous loss.
— George Hamilton (@HamiltonRTE) January 31, 2016
Oh no. It's a sad weekend. BBC News - Sir Terry Wogan: Veteran broadcaster dies aged 77 https://t.co/5R4Fihzt5N
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) January 31, 2016
No no nooo Sir Terry Wogan :( sad news...Always loved him on tele and seemed like such a wonderful man, Rest in peace xx
— Foxes (@iamfoxes) January 31, 2016
