GAIL Porter has revealed her dad has died in a heartbreaking tribute saying he had a "great life". The 49-year-old tweeted to say dad Bill had passed away after a BBC documentary about her mental health struggles was aired again last night.
Gail wrote: "Since that documentary, my father passed away, I had him in his wee cremated box by me while I watched. Hard but he had a great life xxx." The presenter did not give any further details about the tragedy but told worried fans she was feeling "totally fine" but appreciated their kind words.
She added: "Thank you for always tweeting and being lovely. Kindness is all we need." Documentary Being Gail Porter explored the star's spiral into depression and homelessness and first aired in January..