TRIBUTES from across the world of showbiz have begun pouring in for TV presenter Tommy Walsh following his death.
The, it was confirmed on Monday afternoon.
Alan Titchmarsh has broken his silence on Tommy’s passing, telling The Express : “Working with Tommy Walsh on Ground Force was a delight.”
He added how the five years he spent working with Tommy and Charlie Dimmock on Ground Force were “among the happiest of my life”.
Alan described Tommy as “a force of nature” and a “complete one-off”.
Tommy’s Homes Under The Hammer colleague Martin Roberts shared a tribute to the star following the news.
Taking to Facebook, Martin wrote: “I am so, so very sad to hear that my friend and colleague Tommy Walsh has just passed away.
“Fifteen years ago gave up a day of his time for free to help build a shed for my disabled cousin, who idolised him.
“Harry still talks about that day. But it’s just one example of the huge heart of this mountain of a man, who will be very dearly missed.
“Heavens waiting room is currently having a makeover. God bless you Tommy.”
Carpenter Asher Edwards, who worked with Tommy on the BBC series Clean It, Fix It, also took to his Instagram Stories to share an old snap with the star and wrote; “RIP Tommy” with a broken heart.
While presenter and architect George Clarke penned on Instagram: “Heartbreaking…he was beyond adorable x”.
Gemma Collins wrote underneath a post of the news: “Awww loved Tommy.”
Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli echoed: “RIP my friend Tommy I will always remember your words for better garden to me love to your family”.
Tommy’s former football club, Old Parmiterians FC – which is based in Walthamstow & Watford – shared a tribute to the star.
They wrote on X: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Walsh.
“A Parmiters boy he played for the club for many years in goal but made a great career as a TV personality in shows such as Ground Force. He will be sorely missed. RIP Tommy.”
The TV star’s death was confirmed by his agent Debbie Schiesser who said: “Tommy died peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his family.
“As this has only just happened, we would ask everyone to please respect the family’s privacy.”
Tommy had bravely faced a number of health battles over the years.
The TV legend had previously made a full recovery from throat cancer after being diagnosed in 2022.
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