Bruce Forsyth
Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson CBE (22 February 1928 – 18 August 2017) was an English entertainer and television presenter whose career spanned more than 70 years.
Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE | |
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Forsyth in 2006 | |
| Born | Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson 22 February 1928 Edmonton, England |
| Died | 18 August 2017 (aged 89) Virginia Water, England |
| Resting place | London Palladium |
| Other names | Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom Brucie |
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| Years active | 1939–2015 |
| Spouses | Penny Calvert
(m. 1953; div. 1973)Wilnelia Merced (m. 1983) |
| Children | 6 |
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| Awards | Knight Bachelor (2011) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1947–1949 |
| Unit | Film Unit |
Forsyth came to national attention from the late 1950s through the ITV series Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He went on to host several game shows, including The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right, The Price Is Right and You Bet!. He co-presented Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013.
In 2012, Guinness World Records recognised Forsyth as having the longest television career for a male entertainer.
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