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Lorraine Kelly's Father Dies After Icy Fall
11 Jan
Summary
- TV presenter Lorraine Kelly's father died after a fall on an icy path.
- John Kelly, 84, was found injured early Saturday morning in Scotland.
- Police are investigating the incident as part of their inquiries.
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is grieving the loss of her father, John Kelly, who died at the age of 84. He was found injured early on Saturday, January 10, 2026, on a path in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, following a fall. Conditions were freezing, with a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in effect across Scotland.
His death occurred in circumstances police are investigating, though there are no suspicious elements. Staff from a nearby Tesco discovered the great-grandfather injured and alerted emergency services. Lorraine announced the tragic news on Instagram, sharing a poignant tribute to her father, remembering his influence on her childhood and his lifelong curiosity.
Mr. Kelly, who had been in poor health, was a long-term resident of East Kilbride with his wife Anne, Lorraine's mother. The presenter had previously spoken of her heartache during lockdown when she was unable to visit her father in hospital. He had survived previous health scares, including cancer concerns and heart failure.
