‘Didn’t he do well?’ Bruce Forsyth, veteran British television host, dies aged 89
His manager said his health had deteriorated in recent weeks and he contracted bronchial pneumonia
Bruce Forsyth, the British television presenter who was the face of prime time family game shows for decades, died on Friday at the age of 89, his manager announced.
Tributes poured in for the veteran entertainer, whose catchphrases – “Didn’t he do well?” and “Nice to see you, to see you. Nice!” – were adopted into the national discourse.
“From the moment we met, Bruce and I did nothing but laugh our way through a decade of working together,” said Tess Daly, his co-presenter on hit BBC ballroom dancing show Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013.
“I will never forget his generosity, his brilliant sense of humour and his drive to entertain the audiences he so loved.
“I’m extremely fortunate to have worked alongside the man who defined Saturday night entertainment for many decades. He was a gentleman and a true legend.”
From the moment we met, Bruce and I did nothing but laugh our way through a decade of working together
Born in 1928, Forsyth wanted to sing and dance from an early age, and made his television debut in 1939 in a talent show.