Bruce Forsyth

Bruce Forsyth, a legendary entertainer and host of some of the biggest shows on British TV, has died at the age of 89.

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Birth Name :

Bruce Joseph Forsyth Johnson

Profession :

TV Show Host

Birthday :

February 22, 1928

Star Sign :

Pisces

Death Date:

August 18, 2017

Age :

89

Birthplace :

Edmonton, North London, England

Bruce Forsyth, an iconic English presenter, actor, comedian, and entertainer, was known for hosting some of the most popular shows on British TV for over six decades. His most famous hosting roles were on The Generation Game and Strictly Come Dancing, but he also worked on Play Your Cards Right, The Price Is Right, and was awarded the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 2011. Forsyth initially began his career as a skilled drummer and pianist before transitioning to presenting and comedy. He passed away in 2023 at the age of 89. An interesting fact about Forsyth is that he began performing live in public at just 14 years old with a song, dance, and accordion act called Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom.