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Lorraine Kelly's father dies after fall on icy path
Summary
John Kelly, 84, was found injured on a path in East Kilbride and was pronounced dead; Police said the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
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John Kelly, the father of broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, died after being found injured on a path in East Kilbride early on Saturday. He was 84. Staff from a nearby Tesco discovered him and emergency services attended, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Temperatures had dropped below freezing overnight and the Met Office had issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across Scotland.
Key details:
- An 84-year-old man was found injured on a path near St Leonard's Square in East Kilbride at about 7am and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police said the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and that a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
- Lorraine Kelly announced the death on social media and the family has asked for privacy while they are being supported by officers.
Summary:
The family have been informed and are receiving support, with the death described by police as unexplained but not suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal as part of the ongoing inquiries.
