Lorraine Kelly shared the sad news of her father’s passing on Instagram over the weekend. Her father, John, a TV service engineer known for his love of science and astronomy, passed on his passion to Lorraine. In a heartfelt message, Lorraine expressed her grief over losing her dad, highlighting his influence on her curiosity and love for learning. She requested privacy for her family during this difficult time.
Messages of support poured in from colleagues and friends, including Harriet Thorpe, Yvie Burnett, Nicola Sturgeon, Charlotte Hawkins, and Dr. Amir Khan. Lorraine’s parents had been married for over 60 years and had two children, Lorraine and her brother Graham.
Lorraine had previously spoken about her father’s health struggles, including heart failure and a severe infection. She commended the NHS staff who cared for her father during his hospitalization. Lorraine also shared her aspiration of treating her parents to a special celebration in Singapore once travel restrictions ease.
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