{"@context":"https:\/\/schema. org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Metro. co. uk","duration":"T1M17S","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i. dailymail. co. uk\/1s\/2022\/09\/01\/09\/61942035-0-image-a-4_1662019924161. jpg","uploadDate":"2022-09-01T09:11:37+0100","description":"The former BBC Breakfast presenter passed away following a battle with prostate cancer. ","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos. metro. co. uk\/video\/met\/2022\/09\/01\/1152909687128214798\/480x270_MP4_1152909687128214798. mp4","height":270,"width":480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Louise Minchin, Dr Sian Williams and Susanna Reid will all return to the BBC Breakfast sofa on Friday morning to chat about their late friend and colleague, Bill Turnball. The beloved TV presenter’s death was confirmed by his family on Thursday morning, which came five years after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, who told fans of the former BBC Breakfast star: ‘He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues, and messages from people wishing him luck.   ‘It was a great comfort to Bill that so many more men are now testing earlier for this disease. ’ After tributes flooded in from many of his former BBC co-stars and more, it has been confirmed by the broadcaster that a special programme will air to celebrate this life on Friday, September 2. A statement from the BBC read: ‘BBC Breakfast will be celebrating the life of loves of former presenter Bill Turnbull in a special programme on Friday morning. Turnball left the BBC in 2016 (Picture: PA) ‘We’ll look back at his 15 years hosting the show and speak to his former co-presenters Louise Minchin, Sian Williams and Susanna Reid. ’ Turnbull joined BBC Breakfast in 2001 as a presenter alongside Dr Williams and they worked together until 2012 when she left for Salford. He then co-anchored the programme with Susanna Reid and the pair presented together until 2014 when Reid left the show to join ITV. Dr Sian Williams will return for Friday morning’s special (Picture: BBC/Jeff Overs) The statement went on to share how the programme will also look at how Turnball ‘raised awareness about prostate cancer’ as well as his love of beekeeping.   Sports presenter Mike Bushell will report from the home of Wycombe Wanderers FC, the club Turnball loyally supported. Wycombe Wanderers mourns the passing of an incredibly wonderful man and passionate supporter of our football club. Rest in peace, Bill Turnbull. We will miss you so much. https://t. co/6U8Q2CbNPz— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) September 1, 2022 The special will remember his ‘lighter side’ too, with a look back at his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing as well as his many discussions of the weather with Carol Kirkwood. Richard Frediani, Editor of @BBCBreakfast says Friday’s show will be a ‘celebration of Bill’s life on and off screen, which he shared with millions of viewers every week. ’ Susanna Reid will also feature (Picture: PA) Turnball danced with former pro Karen Hardy on Strictly (Picture; BBC) Earlier on Thursday, BBC Breakfast tweeted: ‘Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull has died. He was 66. ‘He was loved by our viewers. He was loved by his colleagues. Bill will always be remembered for his warmth, humour and being a brilliant journalist. ’ Presenters Naga Muchetty and Charlie Stayt had the extremely hard job of announcing their late colleague’s death live on air. More: TrendingPregnant Amy Hart and partner Sam Rason all smiles as they shop for baby clothesManchester United spurn late West Ham approach for defenderLove Island's Adam Collard and Paige Thorne finally become official Speaking on Thursday morning’s BBC Breakfast as the news broke, presenter Munchetty said: ‘All of us here are sending love and support to Turnbull’s family. ’ Becoming audibly emotional, she went on: ‘His energy was amazing, he came into this programme and threw everything at it, every single day. ’ Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro. co. uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro. co. uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. MORE : Inside Bill Turnbull’s family life: Wife, children, and where he lived MORE : Susanna Reid, Dan Walker and Piers Morgan lead tributes to BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull after death at age 66: ‘The kindest most generous man’.