It is a complete shock and I am dreadfully sorry
to hear about the tragedy, her father only lives down the road. I am sure that people in
Weston will be devastated when they hear. The person who did this is sick and everyone
should do their best to find out who it is. My thoughts are with her family and friends
Felicity Raffield, Weston Super Mare, UK
I want to give my condolences to the family and relatives of Jill Dando with this
tragic loss. One may ask ourselves if it's all worth being a (popular) public person. It
is bewildering to notice that it seems that public persons in a certain way are outlaws
and have to accept everything that is said and written about them. Maybe this is (again) a
reason to ban tabloids and magazines, referring to the stalker. My deepest sympathy to Ms.
Dando's family and relatives.
Joop Stroes, Netherlands
Jill's death is shocking news. Jill always had the ability to put viewers at ease, she
was sincere and a joy to watch. She will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy goes to her
family.
Martyn Pentecost, Watford, UK
I remember her visiting the places I have been to. Always looking forward to her
programme keeping my memories alive. Now she's sadly gone, we will remember a person of
all places. Really don't understand why.
Otto Tatipikalawan, Netherlands
I am so saddened at the news of Jill Dando's tragic death. As an American used to
pretty news anchors with little substance behind the good looks, I have always been
cheered that such a lovely woman could also have such intelligence and presence in her
presenting duties. My condolences go out to her family and friends at this sad time, and I
truly hope that justice is served in putting her killer behind bars.
Paula Cuccurullo, Edinburgh, Scotland
I was shocked to hear the news that somebody with such vitality and personality should
be taken in the prime of her life.
Nicholas Bullimore, Nottingham, UK
I was busy working at uni, and then somebody told me about this horrific incident, I
just couldn't believe it. This lady juggled an extensive number of presenting jobs, and
still made it look like she had all the time on the world. My most heartfelt sympathies go
out to her family and friends at this time.
Paul Kemble, Coventry, UK
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family and loved ones - you will be remembered
by all who watched your programmes for your professionalism.
Jenny Bywater, Godalming, UK
My deepest condolences to all her family & friends - for a wonderful life to be
taken so tragically.
Susan Tokatly, Dublin, Ireland
All I can say is how shocked we all are in my house and in our workplace, Jill Dando
was somebody we all admired, she seemed always to be so full of life and vitality, she
brought you with her on her holiday programmes. We admired her clothes, how nice she was,
we all read how she was getting married in Hello magazine and how we hoped it would go
well for her. How little we know, she will be sadly missed as the poem says "I'd like
the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is
done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and
laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry
before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done."
Fionnuala Ryan, Ireland
She was a ray of sunshine from home, England, that can never be replaced.
Steve Atkinson, Hong Kong
This is truly appalling and a very sad reflection of today's society. What with ethnic
cleansing in Yugoslavia, nail bombs in London and now this (amongst many other example I
could quote), the human race is demonstrating how bleak and short lived its future is.
Andy Brown, Whitehill, UK
I am stunned at the tragic loss of such an admired colleague. Never met, but always
admired for her excellence and standards. A role model for all would-be presenters, Jill
Dando was enormously good at everything she did. Her callous assassin must be caught.
Kurt Tarrach, Pebble Mill, Birmingham, UK
I have met a couple of her relations who one of them I used to work with in a bar in
Wandsworth and Jill used to come and chat, not once, twice, but a few times, and what a
lovely, warm, fun hearted woman she is/was. Why? What has she done? It makes me angry to
hear what has happen. The company I work for in Victoria are all very very sad to hear
this dreadful and unbelievable news. Our hearts go out to the whole family and close
friends, including her fiancée, who must be devastated.
our sympathy,
Caroline Burgess, London, UK
What a loss! What a waste! You were one of the bright stars at the BBC. You will be
sorely missed. Rest in perfect peace.
S Akin, Canada
We are deeply shocked to hear of the sudden death of Ms Jill Dando. She was one of the
most welcome guests in our living room during the five years we had the pleasure of
receiving the BBC channels 1 and 2 while living in Brussels. She was such a fine and
gentle person and we cannot understand why anybody wanted her dead? Why??
Bo Hogland & Stefan Schulz, Ystad, Sweden
When I heard the shocking news about the murder of Jill Dando I got reminded about the
fact that journalists are more and more becoming victims of crimes both here in Germany as
well as in the UK. My deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved her. A colleague
from Germany.
Tim Holger McGraw, Wiesel, Germany
I am very sorry to hear this. This stuns me in disbelief the way that Princess Diana's
death did. It seems so meaningless and destructive. Depriving such an attractive and
talented lady is not only evil it is the ultimate act of selfishness by what appears to be
a madman. My condolences to her family, friends and fiance.
Richard Painter, Aldbury, UK
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