Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her father after he died following a fall on an icy path in freezing conditions. John Kelly, 84, was found injured early on Saturday morning in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are investigating whether he slipped on ice as part of their inquiries into the incident. Staff from a nearby Tesco are understood to have discovered the great-grandfather injured at around 7am and contacted emergency services.
The TV presenter, 66, announced the tragic news in a post on Instagram. She wrote: '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. Any of you who have experienced a similar loss will know how my brother Graham and I are feeling. Our priority is taking care of my mum and the family would very much appreciate privacy at this distressing time.'
Temperatures dropped below freezing overnight as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Scotland. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr Kelly's death. A source close to the ITV star said she was still coming to terms with the news, describing it as 'a complete shock'.
Local residents described the area where Mr Kelly was found as an accident blackspot. One shop worker said: 'People have been slipping constantly because it's so treacherous underfoot. It's so sad.' Mr Kelly, a former television repairman, is survived by wife Anne, 85, and son Graham, 57.
