Lorraine Kelly shared the sad news of her father’s passing on Instagram over the weekend. Her father, John, who was a TV service engineer with a keen interest in science and astronomy, passed away. Lorraine expressed her grief in a heartfelt post, recalling her father’s influence on her passion for learning and exploration.
Messages of support poured in from friends and colleagues, including Harriet Thorpe, Yvie Burnett, Nicola Sturgeon, Charlotte Hawkins, and Dr. Amir Khan. Lorraine’s father, John, had been married to her mother for over sixty years, and they had two children, Lorraine and Graham.
In the past, Lorraine had shared updates about her father’s health struggles, including heart failure and a serious infection scare. She expressed the challenges of not being able to physically be with her parents, especially during the pandemic. Lorraine also expressed gratitude to the NHS staff who had cared for her father during his hospitalization.
Despite the difficulties, Lorraine found solace in being able to support her parents through her successful career. She had hoped to celebrate with her family in Singapore once travel restrictions eased. The news of her father’s passing has deeply touched her followers and the entertainment industry.
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