TV presenter Lorraine Kelly yesterday introduced that her father, John, died aged 84 in a ‘shock’ accident.
Lorraine, 66, shared in an Instagram put up that he was in “poor well being” however the loss was nonetheless surprising as police confirmed he slipped and fell on an icy path.
In an announcement to Metro, a spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed: ‘At round 7am on Saturday 10 January 2026 we had been known as to a report of a person discovered injured on a path close to St Leonard’s Sq. in East Kilbride.
‘The 84-year-old was pronounced lifeless on the scene a short while later. His household has been knowledgeable and is being supported by officers.
‘The loss of life is being handled as unexplained however not suspicious. A report can be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal sooner or later.”
Lorraine shared a photograph of herself laughing along with her late father, alongside heartfelt phrases: “Very unhappy information. My father has handed away.
She continued, “I mourn the person who purchased me a telescope after I was 5 years previous, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to all the time be curious and fascinated with the whole lot.
“Any of you who’ve skilled an identical loss understand how my brother Graham and I really feel.
‘Our precedence is the care of my mom and the household would admire privateness at this troublesome time.
‘We are going to miss you daddy❤️’.
Lorraine’s feedback had been flooded with messages of assist, together with a message from actor Daybreak French, who wrote: “Love wrapped round you.”
Jeremy Vine added: “I am so sorry to your loss, Lorraine.”
And Vanessa Feltz commented, “Oh Lorraine, I am so terribly sorry to listen to this. I do know what a detailed and loving household you’re.
“Sending love and my deepest condolences.”
Fellow ITV star Ben Shephard additionally stated: ‘I am so sorry to listen to this Lorraine, sending love and hugs to all of the household.’
Lorraine’s father was 18 when she was born and instilled in her a “love of studying, astronomy and a robust work ethic,” based on an Instagram put up she shared on Father’s Day in 2019.
John was a retired tv service technician and the household lived within the East Finish of Glasgow earlier than shifting to East Kilbride.
Lorraine informed The Instances in a 2008 interview that she lived in a single room along with her father, mom and brother till she was 13.
John informed the publication that Lorraine had “starvation, drive and skill.”
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