Tributes are pouring in for This Morning's Denise Robertson, the agony aunt and much-loved TV personality, who has died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
The most moving and poignant tribute of all though, is from Robertson's family, who today have released the following statement:
"The world has lost an extraordinary woman. We know that her ITV Family, the This Morning viewers and the incalculable number of people she has helped and causes she has championed during her 83 years, will be grieving with us at this intensely painful time."
ITV shared the sad news on Twitter earlier today, posting: "Such sad news - our friend and colleague Denise Robertson has lost her short but determined battle against cancer."
Meanwhile, host of This Morning Phillip Schofield has said he is 'heartbroken' by the loss of his friend, who had worked on the ITV daytime show since its launch in 1988.
Robertson revealed her diagnosis only last month, saying: "It has come as a surprise to me and my family, but we know many others have suffered and dealt with this condition, and I don't plan to give up without a fight."
Her This Morning colleagues including Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are paying tribute on today's programme.
