Tributes flood in for broadcasting great Sir Terry Wogan

1/2 My thoughts are with Terry Wogan's family. Britain has lost a huge talent – someone millions came to feel was their own special friend.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 31, 2016

2/2 I grew up listening to him on the radio and watching him on tv. His charm and wit always made me smile.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 31, 2016

President Higgins: "I have heard with sadness of the death of Terry Wogan, one of the great figures of broadcasting."

— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) January 31, 2016

Sad to hear of the passing of broadcasting legend Terry Wogan. Loved here in Ireland & by his millions of fans in Britain.

— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) January 31, 2016

Sad news. A broadcasting institution. Not sure we make them like #TerryWogan anymore. RIP https://t.co/fyVBMDWnPm

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) January 31, 2016

So sorry to hear about the death of Sir Terry Wogan. He was legendary for his wit. #oneofakind. pic.twitter.com/Yo0kTeea9z

— Arlene Foster (@DUPleader) 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

@BBCRadio2 terry was the most brilliant fundraiser. My fav memory was when someone bid 75k for CIN to have lunch with us both. A privilege.

— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) January 31, 2016

Terry was a touchstone from the very start of my career. So supportive, kind and funny. Can't quite believe he's gone. Cancer, I hate you

— Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) 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

And supportive and such a wonderful person who always was nurturing. So rare to find . Peace Terry xxxxx pic.twitter.com/xM2OJzZmUX

— 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

RIP Sir Terry Wogan. Legend 😔

— Geri Horner (@GeriHalliwell) January 31, 2016

So sad to hear about Sir Terry, what a man! Funny, sharp, warm, inspiring and so much fun to be around. We'll miss him. rest in peace ❤️

— nick grimshaw (@grimmers) January 31, 2016

I am sad to hear about Terry Wogan. He was a thoughtful, generous and sane man in an industry where those qualities are rare.

— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) January 31, 2016

My tribute to Sir Terry Wogan. @BBCBreaking @sharonlhanley @BBCNews @BBCRadio2 pic.twitter.com/QLUlb7xJXM

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) 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

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

Devastated about Terry Wogan. Grew up listening to him & have been privileged to know & work with him. Warm, generous & supremely talented

— Clare Balding (@clarebalding) January 31, 2016

He mastered broadcastings greatest challenge-to be admired and respected by public and peers alike- a true master has gone #ripterrywogan

— Noel Ernest Edmonds (@NoelEdmonds) January 31, 2016

So so sad to hear the news today about Terry Wogan. Warm, traditional and yet brilliantly subversive. A true TV and radio icon. What a loss.

— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) January 31, 2016

Warmth on radio is so underrated and Terry Wogan was the master of it. Add to that insanely funny and irreverent and you have a true great

— Greg James (@gregjames) January 31, 2016

…He always let us into his club, he was so generous with his listeners, always made it about them and that's what makes him stand out.

— Greg James (@gregjames) January 31, 2016

I can hardly believe my old friend Sir Terry Wogan has died. RIP Terry and thanks for being a friend.

— Tony Blackburn (@tonyblackburn) January 31, 2016

Oh, man. RIP Sir Terry Wogan. Broadcasting hero.

— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) January 31, 2016

So sad about Sir Terry Wogan. What a wonderful, clever, funny man. Did nothing but make the world a happier place.

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) January 31, 2016

Very sad to hear the news about Sir Terry Wogan passing away this morning !! A wonderful man just the same rain or shine !! RIP

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) January 31, 2016

It’s truly like God’s put an intern in charge of deaths and he’s going through the list of celebrities people really love. RIP Terry Wogan.

— David Schneider (@davidschneider) January 31, 2016

I am so sad to hear Terry Wogan has died. I grew up listening to him on the radio. Memories of my sister and I dancing to #thefloraldance 🙏🏻

— lisa faulkner (@lisafaulkner1) January 31, 2016

Another day of sadness the truly talented Terry Wogan has died !!!! A lovely man met him 30 years ago he never changed ! Too sad !! RIP x

— sherrie hewson (@SherrieHewson) January 31, 2016

O my god !!! #terrywogan passed !?!! Such a wonderful man, so kind and generous What a sad loss. I'm gutted and lost for words

— Kerry Ellis (@kerryjaneellis1) 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

We are all so terribly sad upon hearing of the passing of Terry. I can't put into words how the whole Radio 2 family is feeling.

— Chris Evans (@achrisevans) January 31, 2016

So sad to hear about Terry Wogan this morning. I grew up watching him, had the pleasure of… https://t.co/74o1VByuia pic.twitter.com/XFXp1sjvQ6

— Alesha Dixon (@AleshaOfficial) January 31, 2016