I liked Terry but, as you say, it's not like a death in the family unless it's your 77 year old uncle who likes to share "amusing" anecdotes all the time.... What concerns me is if they're making this much fuss about him what the duck will it be like when the queen dies?
Start with a high Irish brogue and move down the register to as low as possible, whilst standing on tiptoe at the end of each line and you have his act. Helloo me hearties it's me, your old mate Tel, T Wogan esquire here to entertain ye! I can't think of a higher tribute than this.