Lorraine Kelly’s dad has died on the age of 84.
The 66-year-old TV presenter introduced John’s passing in a heartfelt Instagram put up on Saturday (10.01.26).
Captioning a candy photograph of Lorraine and her beloved dad – who labored as a TV service engineer and beloved science and astronomy – she penned: “Very unhappy information. My dad has died. I’m mourning the person who purchased me a telescope after I was 5 years outdated, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to at all times be curious and focused on every little thing.
“He was sick however it has nonetheless been a shock. Any of you who’ve skilled the same loss will know the way my brother Graham and I are feeling. (sic)”
Lorraine went on to say that her household’s focus now could be on taking care of her 82-year-old mum, Anne.
She added: “Our precedence is taking good care of my mum and the household would very a lot recognize privateness at this distressing time. We are going to miss you dad. (sic)”
Lorraine’s celeb friends rushed to the put up’s feedback part to precise their condolences.
Singer Craig David, 44, wrote: “Sending my like to you and the household Lorraine. He was at all times your angel and can proceed to be that for you watching from heaven (sic).”
Good Morning Britain anchor Charlotte Hawkins, 50, typed: “Lorraine I’m so sorry to listen to that, heartbreaking for you. Sending a great deal of love. (sic)”
Her Lorraine co-star, Dr. Amir Khan, penned: “Oh Lorraine I’m so sorry. I understand how shut you’re to your loved ones – sending you all of the love (sic).”
This Morning host Ben Shephard, 51, left: “So so sorry to listen to this Lorraine ship love and hugs to all of the household (sic).”
And Free Girls panellist Coleen Nolan, 60, mentioned: “So very sorry to your loss Lorraine, considering of you and sending you and the household a giant digital hug (sic).”
Followers of the TV presenter additionally gave their deepest sympathies within the add’s feedback part.
One person penned: “Oh Lorraine I’m so sorry to listen to this and sending you and your expensive mum Anne all my love and to your loved ones too (sic).”
A second particular person commented: “Lorraine I’m so so sorry to your loss. My condolences to you all, particularly your Mum. Our ideas are with you all.”
And a 3rd supporter wrote: “Coronary heart breaks for you @lorrainekellysmith sending you all of our love. (sic)”
In February 2024, Lorraine mentioned she had taken Fridays off from internet hosting her eponymous ITV morning journal present to take care of Anne, who was unwell on the time.
It got here as Lorraine admitted she “do not care” a few tongue-in-cheek X account referred to as @LorraineKWatch – which paperwork when she does and doesn’t current her programme, which now airs from 9.30am to 10am amid the brutal ITV finances cuts.
Showing on BBC Radio 4’s Girl’s Hour in February 2024, Lorraine advised 48-year-old host Anita Rani: “However it is best to by no means touch upon issues like that if you do not know what’s going on in individuals’s lives.
“However I’m having to take fairly a couple of Fridays off as a result of my mum is basically not nicely.
“So I can go dwelling now and spend some extra time together with her and assist her a bit greater than I’ve been capable of.
“So that’s taking place simply now, however that can change. I’ve been doing 5 days every week for 40 years, so I’m simply taking a wee little bit of day off and, clearly, this week is half time period, which is why I’m able to discuss to you!”
