What illness did Bill Turnbull have?
BILL Turnbull has sadly passed away aged just 66.
The former BBC Breakfast presenter retired from broadcast in October 2021 after his health worsened.
What illness did Bill Turnbull have?
Bill Turnbull was undoubtedly best known for sitting on the sofa alongside Susanna Reid on BBC Breakfast.
He also co-presented with Sian Williams and Mishal Husain among others during his tenure on the show from 2001-2016, and has also been the host of Weekend Breakfast on Radio 5 Live.
Born William Robert Jolyon Turnbull in Guildford, Surrey, on January 25, 1956, he was educated at Eton College in Berkshire, followed by the University of Edinburgh.
Sadly Bill died on August 31, 2022. following a battle with prostate cancer.
When was Bill Turnball diagnosed with cancer?
Bill was diagnosed with incurable prostate and bone cancer in November 2017 while filming for the celebrity special of The Great British Bake Off which is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.
He had his prostate tested aged 40 and 50, and hadn't seen a GP for four years.
In October 2021 his health was said to have taken a turn.
On October 21, 2021, as he stepped down from Classic FM he said: "The road has been a bit bumpy recently.
"I need to take some time to focus on getting better.
"I'm sorry to do this, as I absolutely love doing the programme, and have hugely enjoyed the past five years."
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Who is Bill Turnbull married to?
Bill married wife Sarah McCombie in 1988.
The couple raised two sons together - Henry, who was born in October 1988, and Will, who was born in October 1980.
They also have a daughter, Flora, born on August 31, 1991.
Bill and Sarah used to live in Buckinghamshire, but moved to Rainow in Cheshire when BBC Breakfast relocated to Salford.
After leaving BBC Breakfast in 2016 the family relocated to Suffolk.
Bill passed away at the family home with Sarah releasing a statement read by Naga Munchetty: "Our lovely Billy died yesterday evening [August 31, 2022] almost five years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.
"The last week of his life was very special as the whole family was with him and they shared some wonderful moments.
"Although Bill was often in pain, he was dignified and brave throughout and he was his usual determined self right until the very end.
"Billy made us laugh everyday. We are immensely proud of him.
"He was the heart of our family. It's hard to imagine life without him."