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Lorraine Kelly absent from ITV show after father's death
Summary
Christine Lampard presented Monday's Lorraine after Lorraine Kelly announced that her father, John Kelly, 84, had been found injured in East Kilbride and was pronounced dead.
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Christine Lampard presented Monday's edition of Lorraine after Lorraine Kelly did not appear on the programme. Kelly announced on Saturday that her father, John Kelly, had died and asked for privacy for her family. The show normally airs weekdays at 9:30am on ITV and was covered by colleagues from Good Morning Britain at the start of the broadcast. Colleagues and public figures sent messages of condolence.
Reported facts:
- Christine Lampard hosted Monday's edition of Lorraine in Lorraine Kelly's absence.
- Lorraine's father, John Kelly, 84, was reported to have been found injured on a path in East Kilbride and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police Scotland said the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and that a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Summary:
The programme continued with a guest presenter while Lorraine Kelly and her family are being supported by colleagues and friends. Police inquiries remain under way and a report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
