Messages From the Public

A Lovely person.  Sadly missed
Alan Tunney,  Dublin Ireland

Goodnight Jill,
We will all miss you more than anyone ever will know, - including you.
Sleep soundly,God bless you.
Stuart Evans, Birmingham

I was in complete shock when I first heard the news, and spent much time in prayer for all the family.
I will certainly miss her, and though only knwoing her in her public life.  She was a brilliant presenter and so professional.  My thoughts are with all the family and close freinds, and she is now with her beloved saviour and much at peace.  I pray for the man that killed her that he too may find peace in his soul.
with all good wishes
Caroline Pears, South Birmingham

I never met you but I feel like others that I knew you.
I can't explain the loss I feel and also the sadness inside,
rest peacefully, we all miss you.
Ian Griffin, Rainham, Essex

Why you Jill? It's so unfair. We all miss you, and I pray that the brutal person who did this to you will be found very soon.  I still can't believe it.  You immediately brougt a smile to our living room, and we miss you a great deal. Rest in peace Jill.
Verity Worthington, Worcestershire, UK (aged 17)

With all the violence in the world, it is easy to become de-sensitised. I thought I was - until today. A sad day for us all.
Lorraine, Yorkshire, UK

Very sad news, a true professional in every sense of the word. I will miss her pleasant and outgoing personality.
Graham Orbell, Leeds, UK

The BBC has lost a consummate professional, charming, attractive, gracious lady. My entire family wish to send heartfelt condolences to all Dandos everywhere.
Anthony Owens, Auckland, New Zealand

Just like Princess Diana, a waste of a young, beautiful life. She will be greatly missed.
Dee Freer, Exeter, UK

Missed terribly.
Fiona Dick, Australia

It was only last night (Sunday Evening) I was watching the Antique Inspectors and I thought to myself what a wonderful and superb presenter Ms Dando was. I can't believe this terrible news. I'm deeply sad and shocked. A great loss for the BBC.
George Sanne, Netherlands

I am absolutely shocked to hear this. I have always loved watching Jill Dando in 'Holiday'. She was always a pleasure to watch and it will be hard to replace her. It is especially sad to hear that she had plans to get married, my thoughts are with her fiancé.
Aïda Renout, The Netherlands

So sorry to hear the sad news, she was a great person and will be sadly missed.
Ann Meacham, Minnesota, USA

May she rest in peace.
Samantha-Jane Ramsay, Farnborough, UK

You will be missed.
Alissa Murphy, Arklow,Ireland

A tragic loss, not unlike Lady Di's untimely death. I send my very deepest sympathies to her family and those close to her.
Brian Marlow, Lymm, UK

I was one of her fans, especially on her holiday programmes. Really sad for what had happened. Such a brutality in the heart of Europe! We'll miss you.
B.Margaa, Addis, Ethiopia

All of us at Radley College are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of a loved, respected and talented television presenter.
Charles O'Connor, Oxford, UK

The thoughts of many go out to her parents and closest relatives, and her fiancé. The person who did this is somehow sick.
Roger Julian Green (Dr.), W. Yorkshire, UK

Words cannot describe what a terrible and sad event this is. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say my heart goes out to Jill Dando's family and friends.
Samantha Zimbler, London, UK

Another much admired light has disappeared from the firmament. Her warmth, professionalism and enthusiasm will be very much missed.
Michael Gache, Reading, UK

I am deeply deeply shocked and saddened by yet another loss of someone who was so charming and talented. She cared about everything she covered, genuinely upset over sad world events, genuinely happy over the good things in life. I wrote to her in 1994 when she was only known for the news and Holiday to say how much I thought of her and how talented a presenter she really was. She wrote back and I will forever treasure that letter.
Rachel Hughes, London, UK

A wonderfully charismatic and intelligent woman who will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts are with her friends and family.
Susannah Green Worthing, UK

Jill was a role model for us and she will be hugely missed.
Alan, Mel and Donna, Scotland

Absolutely shocked. A dreadful waste of human life. My condolences to her family.
John Macquarrie, Glasgow, Scotland

You will be sadly missed.
Clare Law, Ramsgate, UK

Dear family and friends. I am really sorry to hear of Jill's death. A lovely and bright woman. All my love to you all.
Maree Riley, London, UK

You will be sadly missed by all. You were such a lovely lady - how could anybody harm a beautiful woman like yourself.
Hayley Pinson, Worcestershire, UK

Such a sad loss to so many people, so young, and so lovely..she will be sadly missed by many.
Brenda Shute, Leatherhead, UK

She was just . ..so nice.
Clive Ayres, London, UK

I was devastated to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to all the relatives, friends and colleagues of such a natural and warm person. She made all the TV programmes with which she was involved come to life. I hope they catch the person who did it very soon, so he can be suitably punished and taken off the streets for a very long time.
Deborah Ackerley, Wiltshire, UK

A great lost to the country.
Juan Carlos Frietman, London, UK

I would like to send my sympathies to Jill's family and friends. It is an appalling attack on a really lovely woman.
Sarah March-Paschal, Bournmouth, UK

This tragedy is an utter loss for the British people, Jill always came across as a caring and compassionate person, who always put the truth, and other people before her own safety. She will be sorely missed.
Brenda Keany, Middlesex, UK

I am very saddened by the death of Jill, she was a true professional and epitomised all that the BBC stood for. My thoughts are with her family and colleagues.
Pete Thompson, UK

A terrible shame! She brought dreams alive for normal people with her work on the "Holiday Programme." She will be missed by people she knew and the countless thousands she touched through the media. My thoughts are with her family.
Richard Grinnell, Worcester, England

Such a tragic end to a bright and promising star! May God rest your soul and comfort your family.
Paul Gibbons, London, England

I am deeply saddened and shocked by this tragedy. Who could do such a thing to such a peace loving, popular person? I wish to extend my condolences to her family and everyone who knew her well, especially her fiancée, since they were due to be married soon. I hope that the police catch this sick individual as soon as possible.
Brian Wright, UK

Jill will be missed by both the public and the BBC - my thoughts are with her family.
James Farley, Scotland

A tragedy for a woman who touched the lives of so many people. I hope she may rest in peace.
Sharon Neill, Brussels, Belgium

I am deeply saddened to hear of the news of Jill's death. She was an inspirational woman and had everything going for her. I just hope justice can be done and the evil beast who committed such an evil crime is found and locked up eternally.
Ashley Cartwright, England

It has caused a very sad atmosphere in our office. She was a very popular woman and will be missed by a lot of people.
Victoria Abbott, UK


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