Bill Turnbull, a long-time BBC Breakfast presenter, died. He was 66.

A family representative confirmed Turnbull's death, saying that the longtime broadcaster died peacefully at his Suffolk home on Wednesday with his family surrounding him.

"Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich Hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice and his GP. He was resolutely positive and was hugely buoyed by the support he received from friends, colleagues, and messages from people wishing him luck," the spokesperson continued, as quoted by Yahoo! News.

The representative added that Bill Turnbull's cause of death was prostate cancer, a disease he was diagnosed with in 2017.

The American Cancer Society defines prostate cancer as a type of dreaded disease that starts with a male's prostate. It also has different types which can be determined depending on where it began, including small cell carcinomas, transitional cell carcinomas, sarcomas, and neuroendocrine tumors.

The announcement also called him a wonderful husband and father who would always be remembered for his generosity and love.

Following the confirmation of Bill Turnbull's death, his colleagues, friends, and fans shared the memories they had with him and penned heartfelt messages.

Remembering Bill Turnbull

The Surrey-born journalist first attended Eton College before admitting himself to the University of Edinburgh. He served as the editor of the latter's school paper.

He formally started his broadcasting career in 1978 at Scotland's Radio Clyde before joining BBC's "Today" program. After his stint on the segment, Turnbull ultimately became a correspondent for "BBC's Breakfast Time."

Only a few years later, he became a correspondent for BBC News and managed to fly to more than 30 countries to cover different stories.

Turnbull shared years of his life as a presenter on "BBC News 24," "BBC Radio 5 Live," "Weekend Breakfast," "Songs of Praise," and "BBC Breakfast." He stayed on "BBC Breakfast" until 2012.

Outside his broadcasting career, Turnbull also competed as a contestant in the "Strictly Come Dancing" series. He partnered with Karen Hardy but was eventually voted off.

On top of these, the presenter also appeared in "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" "Pointless Celebrities," "Through The Keyhole," "Room 101," "Would I Lie To You?," and "Countdown." Turnbull then famously appeared in the 2011 "Doctor Who" episode, "The Wedding Of River Song," and played himself for the series.

He also had the book, "The Bad Beekeepers Club," which he published in 2011.