Tony Morris: Last News

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

https://t.co/vFeJu1zxHdTony lost his battle against kidney cancer on Saturday at Bury Hospice.The ITV presenter was a recognisable face after appearing on North West television presenting Granada Reports for 17 years.Tony had continued to front the show right up until his death, and his co-presenter Lucy Meacock paid her respects online.She wrote: "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."I am so very, very sad and my heart goes out to his daughters Nat and Becky. "A smile from Tony Morris always brightened everyone's day and certainly brightened up the whole of the North West for 17 years."Lucy described Tony as a "great observer of people and

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

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.

ITV Granada Reports presenter Tony Morris has died.