People loved Gary Lineker's tribute to Bruce Forsyth on Match of the Day
A reminder of Bruce Forsyth's talent.
Given the fact that Bruce Forsyth started his showbusiness career when he was just 14, it's inevitable that the gifted broadcaster influenced and entertained plenty of people.
One of the many people that were moved by Forsyth's passing was Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker.
Saddened to hear that Sir Bruce Forsyth has passed away. One of television's great entertainers. Didn't he do well. #RIPBrucie
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 18, 2017
The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right, The Price is Right, Strictly Come Dancing - Bruce Forsyth was a TV phenomenon that's impossible to emulate.In fact, BBC director general Lord Hall described Sir Bruce as "one of the greatest entertainers our country has ever known". Fitting words.
If you want further proof of his genius, take a look at Forsyth as he entertains every fan at Wembley before the 1974 FA Cup Final kicks-off.
He had them in the palm of his hand.
During the course of his remarkable career, the TV host has become famous for his host of memorable catchphrases including 'Didn't he do well?' and the iconic 'Nice to see you, to see you nice.'
Given the fact that Bruce Forsyth has provided us with an endless amount of laughs and smiles, Lineker decided to honour his memory in the best possible way.
Here's how the Match of the Day host opened last night's show.
A tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth #motd pic.twitter.com/QWJp1W4FNy
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) August 19, 2017
Plenty of people appreciated the fact that the Match of the Day host paid tribute to Forsyth's memory.
@GaryLineker busting out Brucie's catchphrases broke my heart 😭💔
— Shelley Barker 🦒🇪🇺 (@shelley_vb) August 19, 2017
Nice of @GaryLineker to start #motd with some Bruce Forsyth catchphrases
— Paul Donegan (@PaulDonegan1980) August 19, 2017
Nice to hear all, to hear all the nice @GaryLineker tributes to the late/great Sir Bruce. Good call fella. #MOTD
— Simon Jackson (@redvinman) August 19, 2017
@BBCMOTD lovely touch with @GaryLineker putting in some of bruce phrases in... Class 👏 #MOTD
— MIKE (@mikepriestley13) August 20, 2017
Nice touch
— Spiderwoman 🇺🇦 (@Nancyblue68) August 19, 2017
