Gethin Jones looked emotional as he opened Monday’s show with some heartbreaking news.
Gethin and Louise Minchin announced they would be dedicating part of the show to pay tribute to broadcaster John Stapleton, who died over the weekend.
John’s agent confirmed the sad news in a statement, “John had Parkinson’s disease, which was complicated by pneumonia.
“His son Nick and daughter-in-law Lisa have been constantly at his side, and John died peacefully in hospital this morning.”
During the crossover between BBC Breakfast and Morning Live, Gethin also paid a moving tribute to John.
He said to Sally Nugent and Jon Kay, “We’ve had so many messages like you already this morning talking about John, a friend, legendary broadcaster.
“And as you know, John was a big part of the Morning Live family, and alongside his son, Nick, he openly shared his Parkinson’s diagnosis with us.
“And as you just said, there, Jon, the Stapleton effect, wasn’t it? So today, we’re going to take a look back at John’s incredible career and his lasting legacy.”
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