After the sad news emerged tonight that showbiz legend Lionel Blair passed away, many celebrities have paid tribute to the star online.
The entertainer and Give Us a Clue star was a well loved character on British TV since the 70s and his management company announced tonight that he passed away surrounded by his family.
His agent said: "He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely."
Among those paying tribute was Piers Morgan, who branded his death "very sad".
He tweeted: "RIP Lionel Blair, 92. A wonderful all-round entertainer & lovely man. Sad news."
While Sheila Ferguson, who he appeared on the Real Marigold Hotel with Lionel, wrote: "OMG. I just heard that my darling #LionelBlair has passed away. Iconically I was just thinking about him today.
"My heart hurts. #RIPLionelBlair. Friend since the 70's, #TheRealMarigoldHotel and beyond."
BBC News presenter Nick Owen commented: "So sorry to hear that Lionel Blair has passed away. Always good company and great guest on the breakfast sofa at TV-am and Good Morning with Anne and Nick. RIP Lionel."
Author Emma Kennedy tweeted: "I am very glad I got to meet Lionel Blair. He was a Phenomenon. Full of magical, fruity, end with a wink anecdotes. What a career. What a talent. #RIPLionel."
"I had a privileged childhood. Part of that privilege was getting to know some fabulous people, and Lionel Blair was one of them. A lovely, lovely and very talented man. Farewell dear man," wrote food critic Jay Rayner.
His fans also offered their fond memories of the entertainer as they voiced their heartbreak over his death.
One tweeted: "Rip Lionel. A great showman."
While another commented: "Such fond memories of Lionel Blair on Give Us A Clue. Team captain alongside Una Stubbs who only passed away in August. #RIP."
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