Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan have led tributes to late broadcaster Bill Turnbull following his death at the age of 66.

The presenter, who appeared on BBC Breakfastfrom 2001 until 2016, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2017 and went public with his diagnosis the following year.

Good Morning Britain host Reid said she was “heartbroken,” by Turnball’s passing, writing: “Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business. I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything.

“But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. RIP Bill. We will miss you so much.”

Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business. I feel lucky to have worked with him and he taught me everything. But above all, he was devoted to his family and I am heartbroken for them. RIP Bill. We will miss you so much. https://t.co/RyfhBoE9O2— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) September 1, 2022

“RIP Bill Turnbull, 66,” tweeted Morgan. “One of the best broadcasters in Britain, and such a smart, funny, warm and generous-spirited man.

“Fought his illness with typical stoicism, courage and humour. Bill made presenting live TV look so effortless, which was his great talent. Such sad news.”

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern also reacted to Turnbull’s passing, penning: “Absolutely gutted that our Bill Turnbull has passed away. 

“A fantastic broadcaster and a brilliant friend. I learnt so much from him. And we had some cracking arguments about how you should pronounce words like ‘poor’.”

Absolutely gutted that our Bill Turnbull has passed away.A fantastic broadcaster and a brilliant friend….I learnt so much from him. And we had some cracking arguments about how you should pronounce words like ‘poor’🥰 We all loved him💔 #RIPBillhttps://t.co/sdG2wXCZzg— Steph McGovern (@StephLunch) September 1, 2022

Adding: “We all loved him #RIPBill.”