TV host Lorraine Kelly has announced her father, John, has died at the age of 84.
Lorraine said in an Instagram post that he was in ‘poor health’ but it had still come as a ‘shock’.
Her caption read: ‘Very sad news.
‘My dad has died.
‘I am mourning the man who bought me a telescope when I was five years old, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to always be curious and interested in everything.’
Lorraine shared a picture earlier this afternoon of her smiling with her late dad, alongside heartfelt words.
The post continued: ‘Any of you who have experienced a similar loss will know how my brother Graham and I are feeling.
‘Our priority is taking care of my mum and the family would very much appreciate privacy at this distressing time.
‘We will miss you dad ❤️’.
Messages of support flooded Lorraine’s comments, including one from actor Dawn French, who wrote: ‘Love wrapped around you’.
More to come.
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