Helen Skelton in tears as she pays tribute to BBC Morning Live co-host Kym Marsh's dad

The BBC star was hosting with Gethin Jones on Monday January 15 after Kym's dad died on Friday.

Helen Skelton has broken down as she pays tribute to BBC Morning Live co-host Kym Marsh's father Dave after his death to prostate cancer. The BBC star was hosting with Gethin Jones on Monday January 15 after Kym's dad died on Friday.

Heleln said: "Spending time with him was like spending time in the sunshine." Kym's father had appeared on Morning Live during Men’s Health Week to urge men not to hesitate in getting prostate examinations as he continued to receive treatment.

"[He was] the warmest man, constantly making people laugh," she told co-host Gethin Jones. "I could recount story after story. I caught him once singing to a hotel receptionist; she'd done a twelve hour shift, she'd had a difficult day and everyone in the reception is singing at her - why?

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"Because he made her day great." Sharing a post on the Morning Live X account, they wrote: "Kym and her Dad, Dave Marsh, worked tirelessly to raise awareness of prostate cancer after Dave's diagnosis. Sadly Dave lost his fight with the disease on Friday so we want to share his story and keep his legacy alive, and encourage men with symptoms to get checked."

Jones and Skelton also read a personal message from Kym, a presenter on the show, in which she credited viewers for their support. "I and my family wish to thank This Morning Live viewers for the unwavering support they showed to dad, and us since his diagnosis," it read.

"He was extremely proud of the work he did with the show to raise awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of getting checked. He wanted ti try and break the taboo, and was so happy when he received letters. He had so many from viewers who had seen his story and as a result, had visited their doctor.

"Dad was an incredible man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was kind, loving, funny and very quick-witted. Even in his final days he was telling jokes and trying to keep our spirits up. He was the best dad, grandad and great-grandad my family could have wished for, and we are all truly heartbroken at his passing."