"The great entertainer": what Dale Winton meant to British celebrities - Dale Winton was the nation's sweetheart. Over a long career he endeared many to him with his cheeky wit and dedication to good causes. Take a look at how other stars remember him.

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Les Dennis - “So sad and shocked to hear that Dale Winton has died. He was a lovely,warm man who posed charm. RIP”, Les Dennis wrote on Twitter.

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James Martin - James Martin tweeted "So sad to hear the news Dale Winton has passed away. Thoughts for his family he was a gent to work with. RIP".

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Julian Clary - Julian Clary wrote "Terribly sad to hear the lovely Dale Winton has died. Kind, sweet, truthful man"on Twitter.

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Paddy McGuinness - Paddy McGuinness took to Twitter to share his heartfelt message.

"Sad news. Back in the day Supermarket Sweep was the programme to watch. Dale Winton was the perfect host, he made it all look effortless. RIP", he wrote.

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Jane McDonald - McDonald tweeted "I’m so sad to hear about the loss of the wonderful Dale Winton. Xx".

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Davina McCall - “I am so so so sad to hear about Dale Winton ???? a lovely, warm, kind, sensitive, generous soul with a touch of naughty ! RIP ????????”, tweeted Davina McCall.

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Rylan Clark-Neal - "So so sad and shocked about the lovely Dale Winton. God bless ❤️", wrote Rylan Clark-Neal on Twitter.

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Piers Morgan - Piers Morgan tweeted, "RIP Dale Winton, 62. Very sad news. A warm, funny man & superb TV presenter".

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Duncan Bannatyne - "RIP the great entertainer Dale Winton. So young at 62", wrote entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne. 

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Jack Whitehall - Jack Whitehall tweeted "Desperately sad news about Dale Winton. A really funny and kind person gone too soon, RIP".

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Cheryl Baker - "So upset to hear this fabulous guy has died. RIP #DaleWinton, you gorgeous bloke. ❤️", wrote Cheryl Baker on Twitter.

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Paul Chuckle - Paul Chuckle tweeted, "Shocked to hear of the death of Dale Winton, 62 is no age, how very sad. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Dale".

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Duncan James - "So so sad to hear about dale winton. He was always so lovely to me, my family and the boys. You will be missed Dale by so many. #RIPdalewinton ????", wrote 'Hollyoaks' star Duncan James. 

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Graham Norton - Graham Norton led tributes with a heartfelt tweet. "Dale Winton gave me the best bit of showbiz advice I ever got - Don’t quit the hit! Thank you Dale. X".

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Jonathan Ross - "Dale Winton was a real sweetheart. Lovely man. Sad to hear the news", wrote Jonathan Ross on Twitter. 

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David Walliams - David Walliams simply tweeted "Heartbroken" upon hearing the news. 

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Miranda Hart - "Oh, so very very sad to hear about Dale Winton. What a lovely funny kind man. Thanks Dale, we all loved you.  X", wrote Miranda Hart on her Twitter.

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Stacey Solomon - Stacey Solomon wrote "Devastating news. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. A true entertainer and wonderful person. RIP ❤️ ???? ????????", on her Twitter.

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Boy George - "Shocked. Yes, I knew Dale. He was a sweet man. R.I.P.", tweeted Boy George.

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Toby Anstis - Toby Anstis tweeted "totally shocked to read this about Dale Winton????Really didn’t expect this, another one of those years when we seem to be losing too many too soon. #ripdale".

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Anthony Costa - "No no no my old friend #dalewinton has died I’m absolutely devastated one of the most kindest men you could ever meet...#RIPdalewinton xxx", wrote Anthony Costa on Twitter. 

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