Lorraine Kelly Pays Tribute Following Sudden Death of Her Father

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has paid an emotional tribute to her father, John Kelly, following his death at the age of 84, describing the loss as a “shock.”

Mr Kelly was reportedly found injured on an outdoor path in his hometown of East Kilbride, near St Leonard’s Square shopping centre, on Saturday morning. Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and that officers are supporting the family.

In a message shared on social media, Kelly, 66, said her father had been in poor health but that his passing still came unexpectedly.

“Very sad news. My dad has died,” she wrote. “I’m mourning the man who bought me a telescope when I was five, who watched the moon landings with me, and who taught me to always be curious and interested in everything.”

She added: “He was in poor health, but it has still been a shock. We will miss you, dad.”

Kelly said she and her brother, Graham, are caring for their mother and asked for privacy as the family grieves.

Tributes and messages of condolence poured in from fans and well-known figures, including Davina McCall, Denise Welch, and sports presenter Gabby Logan, whose father, former footballer Terry Yorath, also passed away this week.

Lorraine Kelly has worked as a journalist and television presenter for more than 37 years and has hosted ITV’s Lorraine since 2010.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said officers were called at around 7:00am on Saturday following reports of a man found injured on a path. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterward. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.