TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has stated she is “mourning” the dying of her father and has requested for privateness through the “distressing” time.
The Scottish presenter, 66, recognized for internet hosting her personal ITV breakfast programme, introduced on Saturday that her father, John, had died.
Despite being sick, his dying got here as a shock to the broadcaster who paid tribute to the person who taught her to be “curious”.
She stated: “Very unhappy information. My dad has died.
“I’m mourning the person who purchased me a telescope after I was 5 years previous, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to all the time be curious and all for all the pieces.
“He was sick however it has nonetheless been a shock.
“Any of you who’ve skilled an analogous loss will know the way my brother Graham and I are feeling.
“Our precedence is caring for my mum and the household would very a lot recognize privateness at this distressing time.
“We will miss you dad.”
Friends and followers have shared their condolences within the remark part together with TV presenter Davina McCall, actress and Loose Women panellist Denise Welch and sports activities presenter Gabby Logan whose father, the previous footballer Terry Yorath, additionally died this week.
She stated: “Oh Lorraine I am so sorry.”