After his father, who passed away in January 2016 at the age of 77, from cancer, Mark Wogan expressed his wish that the two of them were “sharing a vodka martini and hoping we don’t make too much of fuss”.
In a video he posted on Instagram to announce the news, Mr. Wogan referred to Lady Helen as “the epitome of style and grace” and included images of his parents taken over the years.
“Our beautiful mum left us last night after a fantastic life,” he wrote.
From a youthful Irish beauty to Lady Wogan, she embodied elegance and sophistication.
a wife, mother, and grandma who is fundamentally kind and loving. A belief and a strength that got her through many of the difficult moments in life.
“A sense of humor and a sentence that will make you laugh out loud.
Irish-born Sir Terry and his wife, Lady Helen, were wed for over forty years. They lived a large portion of their lives in Taplow, a village in Buckinghamshire.
Five grandchildren and four offspring were shared by them.
The broadcaster Sir Terry, who was born in Limerick, was well-known for his chat shows, Children in Need, and his frequently scathing analysis of the Eurovision Song Contest.
He hosted the long-running panel show Blankety Blank in addition to his long-running Radio 2 breakfast show.