Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh opened today's (February 14) episode with some tragic news by announcing the death of a crew member.
Alongside fellow host Richard Madeley, the former Strictly Come Dancing competitor told viewers: "As you know, the show just isn't what it is without the talented team who work behind the scenes here, who get everything on air for us every morning.
"It is with real sadness in our hearts we have to say we've lost one of our beloved colleagues this weekend, Paul Dorrian. He literally worked day and night to make sure all our technical facilities worked and the show got on the air."
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Paul, 57, filled the role of programme organiser for almost three decades in total, working across many titles in the morning news schedule, including the former GMTV.
"He knew everybody here," reflected Ranvir, while a picture of him was placed onscreen. "He was a kind and loving man, he lifted the spirits of everyone who works here.
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"He was a really close friend to everyone on the team, so there is a real sadness behind the scenes today. So young and taken too soon, Paul Dorrian our very loved colleague there. We just wanted to pay tribute to him this morning."
In sadly related news, it has also been confirmed that legendary filmmaker Ivan Reitman passed away at his Californian home on Saturday (February 12), aged 75.
Responsible for sci-fi comedies Ghostbusters and Evolution; Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicles Kindergarten Cop, Twins and Junior, while also producing Space Jam, Up in the Air and A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting, Reitman was a force in the industry for over 40 years.
His most recent contribution was on son Jason Reitman's revival Ghostbusters: Afterlife, in which he performed motion-capture for the likeness of Harold Ramis' Egon Spengler.
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