Beloved wildlife presenter and conservationist Billie Oddie dies. Source: FacebookHis longtime friend and agent, David Foster, confirmed the news, sharing a moving tribute that described Oddie as "the country's best-loved birder". "Bill was a multi-talented celebrity -- wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist," Foster said. A champion for wildlife and mental healthAfter stepping back from comedy, Oddie channelled his lifelong love of nature into a celebrated broadcasting career at the BBC, fronting programmes including Birding with Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Springwatch and Autumnwatch. Foster closed his tribute with a personal note: "As Bill's agent I witnessed close hand his intelligence and wit.