Denise Robertson’s co-presenters on ITV’s This Morning have led tributes to the agony aunt from Sunderland, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 83.
Phillip Schofield tweeted:
I’m heartbroken at the passing of our @itvthismorning icon Denise Robertson. Kind, thoughtful, caring & wonderful 😢 pic.twitter.com/M6RV4NSgvh
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) April 1, 2016
Holly Willoughby shared a photo of herself with Robertson on Instagram, and wrote:
A photo posted by Holly Willoughby (@hollywilloughby) on Apr 1, 2016 at 2:21am PDT
Singer Rochelle Humes, who also works as a presenter on This Morning, tweeted:
Devastated to hear about the news of Denise Robertson, a truly amazing, strong, kind and thoughtful lady who will be terribly missed 💔
— Rochelle Humes (@RochelleHumes) April 1, 2016
Charlotte Hawkins wrote on Twitter:
So very sad to hear the nation’s favourite agony aunt Denise @itvthismorning has died – she will be much missed xx https://t.co/dkYBUJSBzo
— Charlotte Hawkins (@CharlotteHawkns) April 1, 2016
Marvin Humes tweeted:
So sad to hear the news about Denise Robertson..she was everyones Agony Aunt..a remarkable woman..thoughts and prayers with her family RIP x
— Marvin Humes (@MarvinHumes) April 1, 2016
Dawn Harper, who appears on This Morning as a medical expert, tweeted:
To have had the privilege of meeting & working with Denise Robertson on @itvthismorning was a true honour. We will miss her & her wisdom RIP
— Dr Dawn (@DrDawnHarper) April 1, 2016
Good Morning Britain presenter Philippa Tomson wrote on Twitter:
Dreadful news. Denise Robertson was a wonderful, insightful lady who comforted millions with her wise words. #RIP https://t.co/K50ae0cWBA
— PHILIPPA TOMSON (@PipTomson) April 1, 2016
Chef Lisa Faulkner wrote on Twitter:
Am so sad to hear we have lost the wonderful Denise Robertson.I feel very privileged to have had many a chat with her. @itvthismorning 🙏🏻❤️
— lisa faulkner (@lisafaulkner1) April 1, 2016
Julian Clary tweeted:
So sad to hear about the passing of Denise Robertson. A wonderful, no nonsense woman.
— Julian Clary (@JulianClary) April 1, 2016
Local organisations in Sunderland have also tweeted.
Sunderland AFC tweeted:
SAFC is saddened to hear that Denise Robertson has died. A great fan and ambassador – she will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/avXXo6Jlcx
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) April 1, 2016
The University of Sunderland tweeted:
A passionate supporter of the University our thoughts are with the family of Denise Robertson following the sad news pic.twitter.com/OrKX9vU9iM
— SunderlandUniversity (@sunderlanduni) April 1, 2016