Johnny Vaughan, the presenter, shared a heartfelt tribute to his “lovely dad” on Sunday on Instagram that revealed his father, Randall, had sadly passed away at the age of 91.
Johnny Vaughan’s father, who passed away suddenly at the age of 91, has passed away., with the presenter announcing the sad news on Instagram today. Sharing a photo of himself and father, Randall, 91, Johnny, 59, paid tribute to his “dearest dad” in a touching post.
Captioning a heartwarming photo of Randall in which a dog can be seen playfully peaking out from under his cardigan, Johnny wrote: “My Dearest Dad has gone and I’m so very sad.”
The presenter then shared a quote which read: “I will find you in the morning sun and when the night is new: I’ll be looking at the moon but I’ll be seeing you.”
Fans and friends flocked to the comments section to send their condolences to Johnny, with the host’s former Big Breakfast co-host, Denise Van Outen, leading the tributes.
She responded, “Thinking of you Johnny,” when she told her friend. I’m extending you the best hug.
Another Big Breakfast star offering their condolences was Kelly Brook, who wrote: “So sorry to hear this sending you all the love in the world.”
Meanwhile, presenter Lizzie Cundy responded: “So very sorry” as former X Factor host, Kate Thornton added: “So sorry for your loss x.”
One of Johnny’s devoted listeners also paid their respects, expressing, “Sorry for your loss Johnny.
I lost my father almost a year ago. I messaged you and asked if you could give him a posthumous honorary salute, which you did. Also, my father, and all of the listeners, should I say that. You deserve our respect. Rest in tranquility.
Most people will agree that although we never had the pleasure of meeting him, we all felt connected to him through your amazing stories, which is sad to hear about.
Johnny, a radio presenter, typically avoids publicizing his family life, but he did give a sneak peek at his life back in May. Johnny shared a number of sweet snaps with his partner Vanessa and their young son, giving a sneak peek into a family vacation in sunny Marrakech.
The former Capital Breakfast host took to Instagram to share some heartwarming holiday photos from the bustling city of in Morocco, as he enjoyed quality time with his loved ones.
Johnny, who now fronts The 4til7 Thang on Radio X, isn’t known for flaunting his personal life – but fans were delighted to see the usually private presenter sharing a handful of personal moments from the trip.
He wrote, “Marrakech is located just over three hours away. It’s crazy how close to something so different is London. It offers unbeatable value for your money if you want to feel like you’ve “travelled” abroad.
Source: Mirror
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