Bruce Forsyth

I didn't know about his politics which means that he did not make a big issue out of it, unlike some celebrities, for which I will admire him.

He was talented and an entertainer of the old school, whether one liked him or not and, as far as we know, a very nice and decent man - unlike many who have been found to have had unsavoury tendencies.

There are programmes about lots of "celebrities" when they die. There's just been one about Glen Campbell which was enjoyed by many. It isn't obligatory to watch these tributes.

Of course, more news should be devoted to really important issues but that's a different issue. As someone said recently, there has been more air time given to "Love Island" than to the plight of civilians caught up in the fighting in Yemen. In fact Yemen seems to be something the media is studiously avoiding.

Of course it's terribly sad when someone dies but, at 89, it's hardly a surprise surely? I agree with OP-when you consider what's going on in the world, his death should not be first item or, indeed, be such a long item on the news. A prog followed which covered his life.

The Conservatives? surely not! thats him out of the window!!
He was certainly an accomplished showman, and his dancing was on a par with Fred Astair who was his inspiration as a young boy, truly astonishing.

Alima I simply said that I did not like his politics and someone asked me what his politics were.

If you read what I said, I was saying that although I personally didn't like his politics, I admired his talent and stamina and had fond memories - as many people have - of some of the programmes he hosted.

Incidentally, celebrities who support Labour are often referred to derisively, e.g. as "lefty lovies", and yet no such labels are given to those supporting the Conservatives, such as Andrew Lloyd Weber, Alan Sugar, Jim Davidson, Katy Hopkins, Peter Stringfellow, Vinnie Jones, et al. I wonder why that is.

A great entertainer who didn't have to use bad language to be popular - other 'comedians' should take note!

Why on earth does it matter which party he supported? I had no idea he was involved in any way. (Not like some of the leftie lovies who lend their name to their cause. Give me a while and I'll come up with some names apart from Izzard).
To me he was a wonderful all-round entertainer, quite unique in his field. Some of the comments on here strike me as really spiteful and seems to call out to today's thread about why are we always moaning. As others have said he has been around since our childhood, he is (was) a connection to times past when our little family would watch him together on The Palladium, Generation Game and so many other programmes.. Just because he was 89 years old it does not make his passing any easier for his family and friends. (That is an amazing age to me, we don't generally make it to old bones). Rest easy Bruce, thank you so much for all the laughter and memories.

Oh blimey there's a big difference between not caring and not wanting to watch all the ott stuff, the adoration, the end,ess going over and over
It seemed he had a very caring family so that's all that matters surely

He supported the Conservative Party.

I think he got a lot of coverage because many people of different generations will have memories of him. He has been around since the 1950s and was pivotal in shows like the London Palladium and the Generation Game, which whole families watched together and which attracted huge audiences. Younger generations will have seen him in programmes like HIGNFY and Strictly. I think it was quite an achievement for a man in his 80's to continue in show business though I agree it was time for him to leave Strictly.

Of course, dying is normal, especially at an advanced age, but just because someone is very old it doesn't mean that nobody cares when they die - thank goodness for that.

Have I got News for you , the programme that made his comeback

What were his political views then I m intrigued ? also what the heck is HIGNFY.?

Any room behind the sofa ? save a little space for me I didn't know him so didnt dislike him personally but I found him like most celebrities so blooming egotistical and frankly annoying I think the celebration on BBC was way over the top
People who do wonderful things die every day without a mention I also think someone who's got to 89 (or more if a previous poster is correct) had a rich and totally blest life don't need all the tears and horror 'Brucie is dead' it's normal to die and to die at 89 with your loving family around you is a huge blessing

I have never liked his public persona at all ( I have no idea what he was like in private of course.)
He did have quite a few talents, especially dancing, and years ago was very popular on gameshows, something which is not so easy as it looks I bet.

I always feel sad when an entertainer who has been around for much of my life dies.

Sunday Night at the London Palladium was a must see in our house when I was a teenager and my own children loved the Generation Game.

He was a talented jazz musician and although his jokes were terrible his appearance on HIGNFY made me laugh.

He had a good innings.

Whitewave I wasn't "speaking ill of him" as such. I was just saying I could not stand him.
As far as I know he wasn't a wife beater or child molester or a particularly nasty man.
Just not my taste as an entertainer.

I turn down the sound when any of the presenters are on Strictly as IMO they talk a lot of inane tosh.

BF not my cup of tea either. However his wife seemed truly in love with him, so I am sorry for her loss and his family.

I could not stand the sight of him and when he was on Strictly I turned down the sound so that I did not have to listen to his stupid jokes. If he was on another programme I would switch off the TV.

Sympathy for his family, RIP.

Didn't like the way he leered over some of the women. He will not be missed in this house

May he rest in peace. Not one of my favourite people. I must say he annoyed me, I wasn't fond of his 'humour'

DD3 saw him live at a Strictly show and said he was terrific , up to that she was a bit anti , but seems he was very good and warm to his audience . I liked him , may he rest in peace

Never liked him and do think he was unwise to host strictly

R.I.P.

I think they have a lot of programmes pre-recorded for that very reason phoenix

'Right, someone is 3 score years and 10, has had an illness, let's get the programme ready for broadcast.'

Been and not Is
!!!

I love the thought of a Been Outside broadcasting unit

A bit surprising how quickly tonight's programme on BBC 1 was put together and broadcast

Although a friend who worked for the Been outside broadcast unit would regularly attend rehearsals for the Queen Mothers funeral......

I have no idea about his politics and that must have passed me by completely Eloe

A great golfer too as far as I know