Lorraine Kelly's dad dead at 84
Lorraine Kelly has announced that her dad, John, has died at the age of 84.
Lorraine Kelly's dad has died at the age of 84.
The 66-year-old TV presenter announced John's passing in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday (10.01.26).
Captioning a sweet photo of Lorraine and her beloved dad - who worked as a TV service engineer and loved science and astronomy - she penned: "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. (sic)"
Lorraine went on to say that her family's focus now is on looking after her 82-year-old mum, Anne.
She added: "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. (sic)"
Lorraine's celebrity pals rushed to the post's comments section to express their condolences.
Singer Craig David, 44, wrote: "Sending my love to you and the family Lorraine. He was always your angel and will continue to be that for you watching from heaven (sic)."
Good Morning Britain anchor Charlotte Hawkins, 50, typed: "Lorraine I’m so sorry to hear that, heartbreaking for you. Sending loads of love. (sic)"
Her Lorraine co-star, Dr. Amir Khan, penned: "Oh Lorraine I’m so sorry. I know how close you are to your family - sending you all the love (sic)."
This Morning host Ben Shephard, 51, left: "So so sorry to hear this Lorraine send love and hugs to all the family (sic)."
And Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan, 60, said: "So very sorry for your loss Lorraine, thinking of you and sending you and the family a big virtual hug (sic)."
Fans of the TV presenter also gave their deepest sympathies in the upload's comments section.
One user penned: "Oh Lorraine I am so sorry to hear this and sending you and your dear mum Anne all my love and to your family too (sic)."
A second person commented: "Lorraine I am so so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all, especially your Mum. Our thoughts are with you all."
And a third supporter wrote: "Heart breaks for you @lorrainekellysmith sending you all of our love. (sic)"
In February 2024, Lorraine said she had taken Fridays off from hosting her eponymous ITV morning magazine show to look after Anne, who was ill at the time.
It came as Lorraine admitted she "don't care" about a tongue-in-cheek X account called @LorraineKWatch - which documents when she does and does not present her programme, which now airs from 9.30am to 10am amid the brutal ITV budget cuts.
Appearing on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour in February 2024, Lorraine told 48-year-old host Anita Rani: "But you should never comment on things like that if you don't know what is going on in people's lives.
"But I am having to take quite a few Fridays off because my mum is really not well.
"So I can go home now and spend some more time with her and help her a bit more than I have been able to.
"So that is happening just now, but that will change. I have been doing five days a week for 40 years, so I am just taking a wee bit of time off and, obviously, this week is half term, which is why I am able to talk to you!"
