Lorraine Kelly heartbroken as she announces death of dad after ‘poor health’

Lorraine Kelly has announced the death of her dad. The Scottish broadcaster took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to share the devastating news with her online followers.

Lorraine’s father, John, worked as a TV service engineer and was known for his passion for science and astronomy, which the TV presenter had inherited from him.

Sharing a snap of herself and her late dad, the ITV star said: “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. He was in poor health but it has still been a shock.

“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.”

Her post was soon flooded with messages of condolences, with EastEnders and Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe saying: “Sending all love to you and your family at this impossible time.”

Yvie Burnett added: “So so sorry and totally understand how you feel. Such a tough time.” Nicola Sturgeon commented: “Sending love Lorraine.”

Good Morning Britain’s Charlotte Hawkins penned: “Lorraine, I’m so sorry to hear that, heartbreaking for you. Sending loads of love.” While ITV’s resident doctor, Dr Amir Khan, said: “Oh, Lorraine, I’m so sorry. I know how close you are to your family – sending all the love.”

John had been married to Lorraine’s mum for over six decades, with the couple going on to welcome their daughter and son Graham, who is six years younger than Lorraine.

Lorraine previously opened up about her father’s ill health after he suffered from heart failure and an infection. She told us in 2021: “We went through a few very tough months thinking we were going to lose him. It was just awful – but he was amazing, he rallied.

“This time last year he was in hospital and got out just before Covid started. He basically has heart failure.” She went on to add: “He also had a really bad scare and they thought he had lung cancer but it was just a massive, massive infection.” She went on to say that she struggled during the coronavirus pandemic as she was not able to see her parents.

She shared: “You know what it’s like with parents – they don’t want to tell you there’s anything wrong, so they say, ‘Yeah, I’m fine’ because they don’t want you to worry, as they know there’s nothing you can do. So that’s really hard.”

At the time John was hospitalised, Lorraine thanked the NHS staff who had been treating him. While appearing on Good Morning Britain, she said: “I would just like to say my own thanks to all the staff at Hairmyres Hospital, especially in Ward 13, where they are looking after my dad. Thank you for your patience and all of your hard work and everything you do. It’s much, much appreciated.”

And thanks to her work, Lorraine revealed that the main positive aspect of growing up and being successful was giving back to her parents. She explained: “My absolute dream is to be able to take them to Singapore to see my wee brother Graham and to be able to celebrate out there with his girlfriend. That will be such an emotional, amazing celebration. I just hope we can do it out of travel restrictions.”

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