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A Coronation Street production veteran took his own life as he struggled through lockdown.

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This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford, 60, has opened up about her friendship with Tony Morris after hearing the “very sad” news of his death.The ITV Granada Reports presenter died in hospital on Saturday at the age of 57.Tony was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year.Ruth shared a photo of Tony this evening and reflected on her memories of working with the presenter on BBC consumer programme, The Really Useful Show, in 1998.The star paid tribute to her “old friend” in view of her 930,000 Instagram followers in a heartfelt post.Ruth revealed she and Tony supported one another when they were nervous about launching the show.She penned: “So very sad to learn that my old friend and colleague Tony Morris has passed away. “We

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.

 “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.