Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson CBE, (b. February 22, 1928 - d. August 18, 2017) commonly known as Bruce Forsyth, or Brucie, is an English TV personality.
History[]
- He also did a few movies including the Disney classic Bedknobs & Broomsticks.
- His famous catchphrase: "It's nice to see you, to see you...NICE!" ("NICE" is said by the audience)
- He has hosted many British television game shows in his long career, including a short-lived one here in America called Hot Streak more specifically Bruce Forsyth's Hot Streak.
- Until recently, he used to host Strictly Come Dancing, a show that inspired the American show Dancing with the Stars.
Death[]
On 8 October 2015, Forsyth was hospitalized after falling at his home, tripping over a rug and hitting his head. He suffered cuts and a minor concussion but was otherwise unhurt. 12 November, he underwent surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm but was expected to have a speedy recovery. As a result of the surgery, Forsyth did not host Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (Dancing With the Stars) as planned, a spokesman said that he was unable to host the show but would still play part in the production, recording a special video message. His last TV appearance was on the Strictly Children in Need special in November 2015.
On 27 February 2017, Forsyth was hospitalized with a severe chest infection and spent five days in intensive care. He returned home on 3 March. On 18 August. Forsyth died due to bronchial pneumonia at his Wentworth Estate home in Virginia Water at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife and children. Several celebrities paid tribute to Forsyth following his death, including his former Strictly Come Dancing co-host Tess Daly, his friend Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Tarbuck and Des O'Connor and the BBC director general Tony Hall. BBC One aired Sir Brice Forsyth - Mr. Entertainment in tribute to the entertainer instead of The One Show, As for SCD, he has been replaced by Claudia Winkleman since 2014. However, Winkleman was substituted (or as a "stand-in") by Zoe Bell for three weeks in 2014.
Shows hosted[]
- Bruce's Price is Right
- Play Your Cards Right
- The Generation Game
- You Bet!