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Lorraine Kelly Announces Father's Death at 84 as Police Probe Possible Ice Fall

Officers say the death is unexplained, not suspicious, with a report to the Procurator Fiscal.

Overview

  • Police Scotland said an 84-year-old man was found injured on a path near St Leonard's Square in East Kilbride around 7am Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Investigators are assessing whether freezing conditions and an icy surface contributed to a fall, though no criminality is suspected.
  • Local reports indicate staff from a nearby Tesco discovered the great-grandfather and alerted emergency services.
  • Lorraine Kelly posted a tribute on Instagram, describing the loss as a shock despite her father's poor health and requesting privacy to care for her mother.
  • Colleagues and public figures shared condolences as authorities prepare a report for the Procurator Fiscal.