Good Morning Britain presenters Richard Madeley and Ranvir shared news that cameraman Donovan Parsons had died.
Laura Tobin became emotional as colleagues remembered him following his death. During Thursday’s programme, Ranvir Singh reached over to take her hand as Laura’s voice began to waver.
Donovan died this week after battling cancer, Ranvir told viewers during the October 22 broadcast.
Remembering the support he gave his colleagues, Laura said: “Everybody is saying he was so supportive and loyal, he made me laugh every single morning.”
Richard and Ranvir hosted Thursday’s show (Credit: ITV)
Laura Tobin remembers Donovan Parsons following his death
Laura had worked alongside Donovan on location many times over the years.
During the tribute, viewers saw photographs of him with members of the Good Morning Britain team.
One showed Laura in Brighton with Donovan and another colleague. She singled out that photograph, with Donovan smiling broadly, as one of her all-time favourites.
His enthusiasm for the programme continued even when he was not working. Laura said he would watch on his days off and phone the crew to praise their efforts.
She also recalled that Donovan chose to work on his 50th birthday. He had said he could not think of anywhere he would rather be.
Laura described him as a friend to everyone, remembering his knowledge, humour and passion for the job.
GMB paid tribute to their co-star (Credit: ITV)
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