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Frank Bough died at the age of 87.
Famous for presenting, the television star will be remembered for his role on the BBC sports program Grandstand.
During his high-flying career, the television personality established himself as one of the highest paid presenters on the BBC.
A friend of the star’s family confirmed to the BBC the sad news that Frank had died.
Frank died in a nursing home last Wednesday.
No further details about his death have been released.
Tributes flooded social media for the late host star.
A BBC spokesperson said: “Frank stood out as a live presenter with the BBC for many years and we are very sorry to hear of his passing.
“We send our condolences to his family and friends.”
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan said: “RIP Frank Bough, Star of Grandstand, Nationwide and Breakfast Time.
“His career was ruined by the scandal, but he was one of the great hosts of live television. Sad news.”
The star enjoyed a long career on television before his retirement in 1998.
In addition to Grandstand, he made his mark on television shows like Nationwide and Breakfast Time.
Frank started as a presenter on Sportsview in 1964 after taking on the role of Peter Dimmock.
He later made the advantageous passage to the rostrum of the leading BBC sporting event.
The sports fan consolidated his status as a presenter legend.
He was a regular host on Tribuna for 15 years from 1968 to 1983.
But Frank was fired from the BBC in 1988 over an alleged prostitute and drug scandal.
However, Frank continued a fruitful career by participating in current shows on ITV and Sky TV.
As for romance, Frank married Nesta Howells in 1959 and they started a family together.
They raised their three sons David, Stephen, and Andrew.
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