It was announced on Friday (18th August 2017) that much loved entertainer, Sir Bruce Forsyth has died.
Sir Bruce had a long television history and was famous for a whole range of prime TV shows over his 75-year showbiz career. These included The Price is Right, Play your Cards Right and The Generation Game, through to the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing. It’s fair to say Brucey that it was always “Nice to see you, to see you nice.”
Sir Bruce was knighted in 2011 and has now left behind his wife, Wilnelia Merced, as well as six children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A statement from his manager, Ian Wilson said Sir Bruce died “peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children”. Known for his gags and catchphrases “A couple of weeks ago, a friend visited him and asked him what he had been doing these last 18 months. With a twinkle in his eye, he responded, ‘I’ve been very, very busy…being ill!'” he added.
It has also been reported Sir Bruce left his £17 million fortune to his wife, who is now sole Director of his company, Bruce Forsyth Enterprises. In an interview in 2015, Bruce was said to have commented that inheritance tax was “a bit over the top”, which is likely to explain why his wealth was left solely to his spouse.
Details of his funeral are expected to be announced this week.
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