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Sir Terry Wogan’s wife Lady Helen dies aged 88

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Sir Terry Wogan's wife Lady Helen dies aged 88
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Girl Helen Wogan with Sir Terry in 2005, as they acquire his knighthood at Buckingham Palace

Girl Helen Wogan, the spouse of broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan, has died aged 88 after a “unbelievable life”, her son has introduced.

In a social media submit, Mark Wogan stated he imagines his mother and father might be “sharing a vodka martini and hoping we do not make an excessive amount of of a fuss”.

Girl Helen, who was born in 1936, was married to Sir Terry for greater than 50 years, with the pair spending a lot of their lives collectively within the Buckinghamshire village of Taplow.

Sir Terry, who hosted his personal speak present and Radio 2 breakfast in a protracted broadcasting profession, died of most cancers in January 2016 on the age of 77.

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Girl Helen was described by her son as “the epitome of favor and charm” in an Instagram submit.

“A mom, grandmother and spouse, with love and kindness at her core. A energy and a perception that noticed her via a lot of life’s trials,” he added.

Getty Images Lady Helen Wogan in a hat at Sir Terry's memorial serviceGetty Photos

Girl Helen Wogan pictured at a memorial service for Sir Terry in 2016

“A way of humour and a flip of phrase that will have you ever in suits of laughter,” the assertion added.

“A correct girl in each sense of the phrase.”

Wogan additionally shared a black-and-white image of his mother and father with the assertion, which was launched late on Thursday night.

Girl Helen and Sir Terry shared 4 youngsters and 5 grandchildren collectively.

The pair, each born in Eire, married in an area parish church in Dublin in April 1965.

Tributes have been paid by quite a few stars, together with Jeremy Clarkson, Eamonn Holmes and Tess Daly.

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