ITV Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins had to stop the show on Wednesday (August 10) to bring sad breaking news. The presenter was left saddened after announcing the update.
Charlotte was co-hosting with Richard Madeley as they brought the latest breaking and entertainment news to viewers around the UK. The pair had just been speaking to Education Secretary James Cleverly over claims of a lack of Government help for people struggling with rising energy costs, before breaking the news.
Chronicle Live reports the ex Strictly contestant halted the programme to announce the news that author Raymond Briggs, the man most famous for creating The Snowman, had died at the age of 88.
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As Charlotte got ready to deliver the news of Raymond's passing, Richard remarked: "We've had some sad news just come in," before Charlotte explained: "We have, it's about the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, who sadly died at the age of 88, his publisher, Penguin Random House, has just announced a short time ago."
Charlotte then turned to Richard and remarked: "Of course he's best known for The Snowman," to which Richard replied: "The Snowman, absolutely, wonderful piece of work. Written in 1978, just to bring you that breaking news. Raymond Briggs, author and illustrator has died aged 88."
As soon as the video of the breaking news about Raymond, who was also behind children's favourite Fungus the Bogey Mab, was posted on Good Morning Britain's Twitter there was a huge response.
One viewer responded: "Very sad news. The Snowman & The Snowdog a big part of Christmas TV," with another tweeting: "Raymond Briggs gifted us so many beautiful stories and pictures which stay with us throughout our lives. Thank you, your legacy will continue to delight."
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