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Sir Terry Wogan: Tributes to legendary broadcaster

Tributes have poured in for much-loved broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan who has died aged 77.

The Irish-born presenter, best known for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest and Children in Need, died after "a short but brave battle with cancer".

David Cameron said he was "someone millions came to feel was their own special friend", while Tony Hall, the director general of the BBC, hailed Sir Terry as a "national treasure".

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Henry Kelly: Terry Wogan was 'everyone's friend'

Sir Terry Wogan's longtime friend and fellow broadcaster Henry Kelly has said his death has had such an impact on the public because "we all felt as if we knew him".

Speaking to ITV News about his friend, Mr Kelly said he could be relied upon for any favour and was "spiritually generous".

He added that Sir Terry was "everyone's friend" and he "loved every second" of his broadcasting career.

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