'His smile lit up the North West': Tributes to ITV presenter Tony Morris who died after cancer battle

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GOOD Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has paid tribute to "warm and brilliant" fellow newsreader Tony Morris who sadly died this weekend. The 53-year-old, whose husband Derek Draper was left fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus this summer, spoke fondly of the ITV Granada Reports anchor who passed following a battle with kidney cancer.

Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt took to social media and offered his heartfelt condolences as he praised ITV broadcaster Tony Morris for being "genuinely the best", after he died aged 57.The 42-year-old actor, who starred in the ITV soap opera on and off from 1997 to 2004, explained he was "gutted" by the tragic news.TV anchor Tony had battled kidney cancer and continued working before coming off the air several weeks ago.In view of his 30,000 followers, Adam penned: "So gutted and upsetting to hear #TonyMorris has left."Wasn't lucky enough to call him a friend...but over the last 20 years have met and been interviewed by him dozens of times."He continued: "And each time I came away thinking, 'I wish I was as nice as you,'...

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Ramsbottom, died at the age of just 57 after being diagnosed with kidney cancer last year. Mr Morris died on Saturday morning at Bury Hospice surrounded by his family - who have urged people not to send flowers, but to donate to the hospice where he was cared for by nurses with 'kindness and respect'.

Kate Garraway paid a touching tribute to ITV news reporter Tony Morris following his death aged 57.

Kate Garraway has paid tribute to ITV colleague, Tony Morris, following the news that the Granada Reports presenter had passed away aged 57.Tony had battle kidney cancer and continued working through his battle, coming off the air several weeks ago.While addressing the news and sharing a montage of Tony's best moments over recent years, Kate, 53, led the tributes on Good Morning Britain describing Tony as "warm and brilliant".Tony died on Saturday at Bury Hospice surrounded by his daughters Natalie and Rebecca.The much-loved journalist presented ITV's regional news programme, Granada Reports, in the North West of England.He fronted the show alongside pal Lucy Meacock for 17 years.Confirming the heartbreaking news of Tony's death, his

Dan Walker, 43, shared his condolences on Twitter for “lovely bloke” Tony Morris after news of his death was made public only hours ago.The BBC Breakfast host spoke of Tony being “part of the furniture” in the North West and sent love to his bereaved family.Dan responded to a post by ITV Granada Reports, as he wrote: “Horrible news.Tony was such a lovely bloke and part of the TV furniture in the north-west.

Colleagues of Tony Morris have paid a touching on air tribute to the news reader after his death on Saturday at the age of 57.

hereMr Morris' longtime Granada co-presenter, Lucy Meacock, tonight paid tribute to her colleague, who she described as one of the most “humble, kindest, funniest people you could ever meet”.She said: “He was always interested in other people, always interested in our guests that came into the studio and it was a very special bond that we had. We knew each other very well.“I think it was a great partnership.”ITV correspondent Paul Crone also paid tribute to his colleague, describing him as a “wicked, wicked sense of humour” who “never missed a trick”.He said: “I can’t tell you how kind and caring he was.

ITV Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris has died aged 57 after a battle with kidney cancer. The double BAFTA winner passed away in hospital on Saturday.

Tony Morris was a broadcaster who reported regional news in the North West. Reports say the 57-year-old died in hospital on Saturday, August 1, after being diagnosed with cancer. The presenter was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year and his family were by his side when he died. His daughters, Natalie and Rebecca, were both at the hospital with him at the time. Tributes have been paid to the ITV Granada reporter, including from his co-presenter Lucy Meacock. She said: "He was without doubt one of the most humble, kind and funny people I have ever met, and he would often make me laugh till my sides ached."

 “He was more than a parent, he was also our best friend."We are utterly heartbroken, but so grateful for the time we had with him.”More to follow.

ITV Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris has died.

ITV Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris has died at the age of 57, after being diagnosed with kidney cancer last year.Tony died on Saturday at Bury Hospice, with his daughters Natalie and Rebecca by his side.The television star presented ITV's regional news programme in the North West of England.He presented Granada Reports for 17 years and was active on the news show until just a few weeks ago.Tony's daughter Natalie broke the sad news on Twitter, with a series of happy photos of her with her dad.She wrote: "We lost our incredible dad on Saturday morning.