Former Blue Peter presenters were among the first stars to pay tribute to show “legend” John Noakes who died peacefully in his sleep.
The 83-year-old was the programme’s longest serving presenter.
Konnie Huq took to Twitter to express her sorrow, writing: “He was a legend. So sad…”.
Anthea Turner called the presenter a “Blue Peter favourite”, and Zoe Salmon, who presented the show between 2004 and 2008, tweeted:
Katy Hill credited Noakes for her desire to present the children’s show.
Former presenter turned actress and author Janet Ellis, said:
As well as former Blue Peter presenters, others who fondly remembered Noakes were quick to pay tribute.
Responding to a tweet referring to the TV star as “special to everyone of a certain age in this country”, comedian Omid Djalili, tweeted: “Well said. John Noakes meant so much to so many of us. Such a sad day.”
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