The 83-year-old told viewers in February that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but planned to return to the sofa.
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| Robertson had been on the programme since it began in 1988 |
Denise Robertson, the agony aunt for ITV's This Morning programme, has been described as "an extraordinary woman" by her family.
The programme posted the news that the 83-year-old had died from pancreatic cancer on its Twitter account on Friday morning.In a statement Robertson's family said that the "very great lady" had fought a short battle against the disease and was treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
"We send our gratitude to the many thousands of people who have sent message of love, support and prayers during these difficult weeks, these sustained and delighted her immeasurably.
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| Robertson with her colleagues on This Morning |
"The care Denise received from Professor Cunningham, Dr Tait and all the staff at the hospital was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for.
"The world has lost an extraordinary woman. We know that her ITV family, the This Morning viewers and the incalculable numbers of people she has helped and causes she has championed during her 83 years, will be grieving with us at this intensely painful time."
In mid-February Robertson issued a statement announcing her absence from the show.
This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford read a message from her which said: "I'm sorry I've not been around for a couple of weeks but a persistent health issue has turned into something quite a lot bigger. I've been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
"It has come as a surprise to me and my family but we know that many others have suffered and dealt with this condition and I don't plan to give up without a fight.
"My doctor is referring me for chemotherapy and hopefully that will start soon.
"I'd like to thank all the lovely viewers of This Morning who have been concerned about my health recently and I hope I'll be back on the sofa soon."
Robertson, from Sunderland, had been on the programme since it began in 1988.
Presenter Phillip Schofield paid tribute to her on Twitter, describing his colleague as "kind, thoughtful, caring & wonderful".
Robertson also had her own advice website and wrote a column for Candis magazine.
Her popularity on This Morning led to her being offered her own TV show in 2000, called Dear Denise.
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