Kate Garraway leads tributes to veteran journalist John Stapleton
After his death from Parkinson’s-linked complications was announced, Kate Garraway has led the food of tributes to the late veteran journalist John Stapleton.
Kate Garraway has led tributes to veteran journalist John Stapleton.
John’s death aged 79 in hospital was confirmed on Sunday (21.09.25), with the beloved broadcaster passing away from complications from Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia, according to his agent Jackie Gill.
Kate, 58, who worked alongside John on ITV breakfast shows, praised him as “a wonderful man and broadcaster” after news of his death broke.
She added: “So sad to hear about the death of John Stapleton. I always admired him hugely – so knowledgeable, generous with his time, and funny too. He and his beloved wife Lynn were such an inspirational partnership. My heart goes out to his son Nick and all the family.”
Her tribute was one of a flood on social media from fellow broadcasters to John.
Good Morning Britain’s Charlotte Hawkins also paid tribute, saying online: “So sad to hear John Stapleton – our ‘Stapes’ – has died.
“He was such a brilliant broadcaster and I loved working with him on GMB. A genuinely lovely man, it was good to see him when he came in just a few months ago to talk about his Parkinson’s diagnosis. He’ll be much missed.”
Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert, wrote on X he was “greatly saddened” to hear of John’s death.
He said: “He and his late wife Lynn were brilliant pioneers of consumer journalism, laying the ground for people like me. Thank you both. I had the pleasure of working with John on various incarnations of ITV breakfast.
“Always a gent and when he found out I’m from a Man City background too, that was it – you couldn’t stop him on the subject. City was his great passion.”
Manchester City also issued a statement.
The club wrote: “Manchester City are saddened to learn that John Stapleton has passed away at the age of 79.
“John was a passionate City supporter and a regular at the Etihad Stadium. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with John’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
The post ended: “RIP John (blue heart emoji.)”
John’s son Nick Stapleton and daughter-in-law Lisa were at his side when he died peacefully.
His agent Jackie Gill confirmed John had revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in October 2024 after being advised by his son Nick, who presents the BBC’s Scam Interceptors.
Speaking on the Movers and Shakers podcast at the time, John said: “About two or three years ago, I started with a tremor.
“I went to see a specialist, and he said he didn’t think it was Parkinson’s… but the symptoms got worse, so I went back.
“This time, he confirmed it – it was indeed Parkinson’s.”
