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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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Sir Terry Wogan's funeral to take place next week

Sir Terry Wogan's funeral will take place next week, the BBC has announced.

The veteran broadcaster died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 77.

Sir Terry Wogan at Abbey Road studios in London, 2009 Credit: Katie Collins / PA

The Irish-born presenter was best known for his roles hosting chat show Wogan, the Eurovision Song Contest and the Children in Need fundraisers.

Next week's funeral will be a private service for the family and no further details will be released.

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