Stars are sharing touching tributes to Bruce Forsyth on Twitter

Stars, friends, and fans are taking to Twitter to share some touching tributes to Bruce Forsyth.

The iconic entertainer passed away today after he contracted bronchial pneumonia. He was 89-years-old. Since then, Bruce's fellow co-stars and friends have been posting emotional tributes to the legendary broadcaster. Strictly co-star Claudia Winkleman was one of the first to take to Twitter to pay her respects. She said that Bruce was "the king of TV." https://twitter.com/ClaudiaWinkle/status/898574291029151745 https://twitter.com/ClaudiaWinkle/status/898574461888233476 Piers Morgan paid his own tribute to the presenter, calling him "one of Britain's greatest ever entertainers." https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/898570128375373825 Dragon's Den star and Strictly contestant Deborah Meaden paid her respects to a "truly lovely man." https://twitter.com/DeborahMeaden/status/898576610609295360 Nicky Byrne recalled his time with Bruce during his own stint on Strictly. https://twitter.com/NickyByrne/status/898578338205376513 GBBO's Sue Perkin's also shared her thoughts. https://twitter.com/sueperkins/status/898572831285547008 Vlogger and YouTube star Joe Sugg said that the entertainer would be "sadly missed." https://twitter.com/Joe_Sugg/status/898574497988714496 Alan Sugar has also said that the whole country will miss Bruce. https://twitter.com/Lord_Sugar/status/898578453510975494 Bruce had been unwell for a long time and was recently admitted to hospital. He passed away this afternoon in his home.