Overview

• Madeley recalled how his father suffered a fatal heart attack at age 49 in 1977, days after Madeley’s wedding to Lynda Hooley.
• He shared that he took a week off as a radio and breakfast producer to cope before returning to work where a colleague remained silent.
• Madeley expressed that open dialogue is vital for those grieving, noting he wished his colleagues had reached out after his loss.
• The segment was prompted by Emmerdale star Lisa Riley’s recounting of her mother’s death and the loss of former Strictly partner Robin Windsor.
• Co-host Richard Arnold also delivered a tribute to Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson following his June 11 death at age 82.