DALE DISBELIEF
Lorraine Kelly admits she thought Dale Winton’s death was a hoax
LORRAINE Kelly has admitted she thought the news of Dale Winton’s death was a hoax.
It was announced last night that the 62-year-old telly icon had died yesterday leaving friends and fans shocked – so much so that Lorraine thought it could be a cruel social media lie.
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Speaking to Richard Arnold on her show this morning, Lorraine said: “It feels really weird, even to see that headline in The Sun, that he’s dead at 62.”
Richard agreed: “I got in last night and got the text and you see it and you go into denial, and think this can’t be real.”
To which Lorraine confessed: “I thought it was a hoax, honestly as you know you get that sometimes on social media and you think for goodness sake, it’s just horrible.”
The presenter went on to pay tribute to Dale who she co-hosted her show with.
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She said: “He wasn’t afraid to laugh at himself which was really endearing.
“Everybody is remembering a really decent bloke, just a good guy… We’ll remember him with huge affection.”
Dale’s long-term agent Jan Kennedy confirmed his death last night.
The statement said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of Dale Winton who died at home earlier today.
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"While we know many will share this terrible loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time of grief."
Celebrity pals including David Walliams and Davina McCall led the tributes to "adored" Winton, who was also the face of the National Lottery.
Comedian Walliams, who featured Winton in his comedy series 'Come Fly with Me' paid a heartfelt tribute to the star on Twitter this morning, describing him as "the best company."
He tweeted: ";Dale was the best company, always outrageous and hilarious.
Supermarket Sweep legend Dale Winton has died aged 62
"He adored being in showbusiness and loved meeting fans.
"He devoted his life to making everyone else happy, his friends, the public and his godsons, even though he found it hard to be happy himself.
"I pray he has found peace."
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Pal Davina told her followers "I am so so so sad to hear about Dale Winton.
"A lovely, warm, kind, sensitive, generous soul with a touch of naughty! RIP."
Fellow presenter Julian Clary wrote: "Terribly sad to hear the lovely Dale Winton has died. Kind, sweet, truthful man."
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