Lorraine Kelly has shared the sad news of her father’s passing on Instagram. Her father, John, a TV service engineer with a keen interest in science and astronomy, passed away. Lorraine expressed her grief, reminiscing about how he nurtured her curiosity and gifted her a telescope at a young age. She emphasized that despite his poor health, his death came as a shock.
The post received an outpouring of condolences from various celebrities, including Harriet Thorpe, Yvie Burnett, Nicola Sturgeon, Charlotte Hawkins, and Dr. Amir Khan. John, who was married to Lorraine’s mother for over sixty years, leaves behind a legacy cherished by his daughter and son Graham.
Lorraine had previously shared her father’s health struggles, noting his battle with heart failure and a severe infection. She highlighted the challenges of being separated from her parents during the pandemic and praised the NHS staff who cared for her father at Hairmyres Hospital.
Reflecting on her success, Lorraine expressed her desire to fulfill her dream of taking her parents to Singapore to celebrate with her brother Graham and his girlfriend. This gesture of gratitude and love towards her parents remains a driving force in her life.