Breaking News: British television and radio personality Terry Wogan passed away

British television and radio personality Terry Wogan died on 31 January 2016 due to cancer. He was 77. Irish-born Wogan, one of the BBC’s most recognizable faces and voices, was granted a British knighthood in 2005. Wogan began his broadcasting career with Irish state broadcaster RTE before joining the BBC in 1966. He went on to become a national institution as a disc jockey, chat show host and presenter, known for his gently mocking wit and Irish brogue. He hosted the BBC’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest from 1980 to 2008.

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