Denise Robertson Dead: 'Heartbroken' Phillip Schofield And Holly Willoughby Lead Tributes To ‘This Morning’ Agony Aunt

'I'm heartbroken.'
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Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have led the tributes to This Morning’s agony aunt Denise Robertson, who has died following a short battle with cancer.

Denise Robertson and Phillip Schofield
Denise Robertson and Phillip Schofield
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The sad news was announced on the ITV daytime show’s official Facebook page on Friday morning.

The message read: “Such sad news- our friend and colleague Denise Robertson has lost her short but determined battle against cancer.

"Full tribute at 10.30. Please share your memories of her here. We are working on a special programme reflecting her work and achievements including many of your messages of condolence.”

‘This Morning’ host Phillip Schofield was one of the first to pay tribute to his friend and former colleague on Twitter, writing: “I'm heartbroken at the passing of our @itvthismorning icon Denise Robertson. Kind, thoughtful, caring & wonderful."

I'm heartbroken at the passing of our @itvthismorning icon Denise Robertson. Kind, thoughtful, caring & wonderful 😢 pic.twitter.com/M6RV4NSgvh

— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) April 1, 2016

Phillip's 'This Morning' co-host Holly Willoughby also paid her respects, tweeting: "Yesterday we lost this gorgeous lady after her brave fight with cancer... We will miss her…"

Yesterday we lost this gorgeous lady after her brave fight with cancer... We will miss her… https://t.co/TbOc96eimV

— Holly Willoughby (@hollywills) April 1, 2016

'This Morning' co-host Rylan Clark said Denise was "the only woman for me", tweeting: "The nicest and kindest woman in tele. Will miss her so much. She'll always be the only woman for me."

Devastated. The nicest and kindest woman in tele. Will miss her so much. She'll always be the only woman for me 💋 pic.twitter.com/z5rGfgCPAe

— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) April 1, 2016

Other stars, including Eamonn Holmes, former 'This Morning' chef Brian Turner, and stand-in presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes also took to Twitter to remember Denise...

Actually .... It's me today. I wanted to be there to lead the tributes to Denise. I've known her for 30 years. https://t.co/hIbmBwWtOH

— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) April 1, 2016

Spent many happy years @itvthismorning with Denise Robertson, very sad news. A lady who helped so many people. Love to the family, RIP x

— Brian Turner (@BrianTurnerChef) April 1, 2016

So sad to hear the news about Denise Robertson..she was everyones Agony Aunt..a remarkable woman..thoughts and prayers with her family RIP x

— Marvin Humes (@MarvinHumes) April 1, 2016

Devastated to hear about the news of Denise Robertson, a truly amazing, strong, kind and thoughtful lady who will be terribly missed 💔

— Rochelle Humes (@RochelleHumes) April 1, 2016

What terrible news. One of the kindest and most supportive people I've ever met @itvthismorning https://t.co/x8UdEsIrUq

— Christine Lampard (@clbleakley) April 1, 2016

@itvthismorning such devastating news - she was one of the kindest and loveliest people I have ever met. A wonderful person X

— Aled Jones (@realaled) April 1, 2016

Another television legend leaves us.@itvthismorning mum and voice of reason. #RIP Denise Robertson

You know what 2016, please stop!

— Ian Royce (@officialroycey) April 1, 2016

RIP Denise Robertson.
A feisty, caring, warm-hearted lady who selflessly helped so many people with their problems. pic.twitter.com/aLNarDNIku

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 1, 2016

Denise Robertson was a lovely woman. Great sense of humour. Can't believe she's gone. Sad

— Leigh Francis (@LeighFrancis) April 1, 2016

So sad to hear about the passing of Denise Robertson. A wonderful, no nonsense woman.

— Julian Clary (@JulianClary) April 1, 2016

Really sad to hear about Denise Robertson. She was a lovely lady. Thoughts are with her family and everyone who worked with her at ITV.

— Tom Fletcher (@TomFletcher) April 1, 2016

So unbelievably sad to hear the news of our lovely Denise Robertson. Such a kind, caring and compassionate lady who had time for everyone. X

— Natalie Anderson (@AndersonNatalie) April 1, 2016

Gutted. A North East treasure. Had some lovely chats with our Denise over the years. #RIPDeniseRobertson https://t.co/xBsdf2lnON

— Steph McGovern (@stephbreakfast) April 1, 2016

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