3AW’s legendary Bruce Mansfield has died after a long battle with prostate cancer, aged 71.

The station reports that Bruce died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday morning.

In a statement on its website the station said: Our thoughts and prayers are with Bruce’s family, particularly his wife, Jill, their three children and his beloved grandchildren.

Bruce is a legend of Melbourne’s entertainment industry after a glittering career spanning five decades across TV and radio.

He was a TV newsreader for many years before he and long-time 3AW co-host Phil Brady dominated Melbourne’s airwaves after joining together for Nightline and Remember When in 1991.

Listen Phil Brady’s special tribute to his mate here.

There will be a special edition of Remember When paying tribute to Bruce Mansfield from 8PM tonight where listeners can relive a wonderful career and call in with their memories.

Tributes have been pouring in to the 3AW Twitter feed. Here are just a few…