Good Morning Britain’s Piers Morgan uploaded a picture of David on Twitter along with: “RIP David Bellamy, 86.
“A brilliant naturalist, broadcaster & character.”
Comedy writer and radio presenter Danny Baker wrote on Twitter: “David Bellamy has gone. A truly brilliant and canny broadcaster. Thoughts with @LennyHenry at this time.”
One fan wrote: “RIP #DavidBellamy. You inspired and informed many people – far more than most of the people making the news of late.”
Another said: “It is with deep sadness that I have been told of the passing of #DavidBellamy author, botanist and environmentalist today. He will be sadly missed by the many lives he taught about his passion for botany and the environment. My sincerest condolences to family & friends.”