Lorraine Kelly breaks down in tears as she remembers ITV producer

Lorraine Kelly broke down in tears as she remembered present producer Hannah Hawkins who died aged simply 33, as they paid tribute to her on Friday’s episode. 

The ITV workforce member was recognized with breast most cancers in 2020 and went into remission the next 12 months. Tragically, two days earlier than she welcomed her son Rory in August this 12 months, she was instructed her most cancers had returned.

During the episode, Lorraine, 63, was joined by Hannah’s husband Tom and their son to debate her legacy and take heed to a track which has been devoted to her reminiscence. 

Together they listened to charity single Golden from the Check and Change choir, made up of breast most cancers survivors and that includes Joss Stone.  

Cutting again to the studio, Lorraine was seen as she wiped away her tears and instructed child Rory: ‘That’s your mummy’s track, that is your mummy’s track.’

Speaking earlier throughout the present, Tom and Rory joined Lorraine on the couch, with Tom revealing Hannah was in a position to take heed to the track earlier than she died. 

He mentioned: ‘Hannah mentioned that I need you to search out love once more and I needed Rory to develop up with brother and sisters. 

‘She had no household historical past of it in any respect, fortunately she knew the signs and what to look out for and that is what it is all about. It’s about elevating consciousness and that is her legacy.’ 

Net proceeds from the track Golden can be donated to Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity. 

Last month, Lorraine introduced the tragic information to her viewers, saying: ‘We have some very unhappy information to share with you all. 

‘Our producer Hannah Hawkins died simply earlier than the weekend after discovering that her most cancers had returned just a few months in the past, simply shortly after she gave start to her stunning boy Rory. 

‘She was superb and elevating consciousness for breast most cancers, together with participating within the trek throughout the Sahara final 12 months.’

Doctor Hilary Jones added: ‘Just 33 with a younger son. It’s a tragedy which we’re all coming to phrases with.’

Lorraine continued: ‘It’s horrific for her husband and her wee child. He could have the pictures of his mum and can be instructed by everybody simply what she was like. She was a beautiful pretty girl and a a lot beloved a part of the workforce.’

Hannah’s husband Tom shared the heartbreaking information of Hannah’s passing on Instagram on Sunday.

He shared a photograph of her cradling their son Rory, and wrote: ‘Hannah Hawkins 11.12.89 – 3.11.23

‘For somebody who’s love language was present giving, leaving us they day earlier than my birthday was actually not the one. I want you’d stored the receipt.

‘There is not any manner I will pay tribute or sum you up in a single submit. In reality I may write an essay on how unfair that is. That you miss out on seeing Rory rising up, that he gained’t be capable to really feel the love of his mum, and that this horrible sickness took maintain so rapidly.

‘But that’s not the way you noticed it. The outstanding particular person that you just had been, the phrase you used so many instances over the previous couple of weeks – and it set me off each time; “I’m so at peace with the life I’ve lived” is one thing we are able to all admire. The incontrovertible fact that proper till the top you had been placing others emotions first and making us all chuckle was simply you to a tee.

‘Your life may be outlined just by love, friendship and energy and I’ll ensure that these are cornerstones of Rory’s life. I need him to understand how a lot everybody beloved his mum, and the way a lot love you gave. How you’d say to me in any of my darkish moments, “remember you are so loved”.

‘I need him to know that you just had been somebody who may stroll right into a room of strangers and are available out having made buddies for all times, and that our social calendar was at all times so full we bodily couldn’t slot in everybody we needed to see. 

‘I additionally need him to know the bravery you confirmed on a regular basis, going through into something life threw at you with energy of a warrior, a smile in your face and laughter in your eyes.

‘This is the legacy you allow for our little boy, this and a lot extra. Thank you for 13 superb years. even brighter than the moon. ❤️ endlessly’.

Tom was flooded with messages from individuals sharing their condolences, with Lorraine writing: ‘The saddest information.

‘Hannah was a really particular younger girl and I used to be very fortunate to work together with her. Cannot start to think about the depth of your grief and sorrow Tom.

‘She did a lot to assist increase consciousness of breast most cancers together with her exhausting work and sensible contribution to our #changeandcheck marketing campaign. 

‘We can be endlessly grateful to her – she helped save lives. Sending all my like to you and child Rory.’

Giovanna Fletcher additionally commented, saying: ‘Tom, I’m so sorry to learn this. There aren’t any phrases. It’s merely s**t and merciless. Thinking of you and Rory proper now, and can be pondering of Hannah at all times. Xx’

Vick Hope penned: ‘I’m so so sorry Tom, sending love and energy to you and Rory, that is so merciless and unfair, however so superbly put: Hannah was and is so beloved, and put a lot love into the world. Thinking of you and the inspiring legacy she leaves’.

While fellow ITV colleague Dr Amir Khan wrote: ‘Im so unhappy and I’m so sorry for the lack of this stunning unbelievable girl, she was pure and easy pleasure. You have all my love’.

Hannah began working at Lorraine in September 2022 having beforehand labored at Capital Radio. 

Hannah has documented her battle with most cancers, revealing she was first recognized with triple-negative breast most cancers throughout the Covid lockdowns. 

Triple-negative breast most cancers is a uncommon and aggressive type of most cancers that doesn’t have any of the receptors which can be generally discovered. 

The mother-of-one was recognized after discovering a lump in her breast and noticing discharge. 

She then underwent one spherical of IVF, 23 rounds of chemo, one lumpectomy and 9 radiation periods earlier than being declared cancer-free. 

After receiving the all-clear, Hannah underwent a charity trek throughout the Sahara to boost funds for CoppaFeel! and continued to boost consciousness of breast most cancers on her social media pages. 

In August this 12 months, Hannah and Tom welcomed their son Rory however two days earlier than giving start she acquired the devastating information that her most cancers had returned.

In an Instagram submit final month she shared a selfie contained in the hospital as she instructed her followers: ‘Well. This is actually not the place I deliberate spending maternity go away, the place’s the espresso outlets & rhyme time? 

‘2 days earlier than our sleep thief Rory was born we had been instructed the more serious information you’ll ever hear. It’s again & it’s again with a vengeance. It desires the final chuckle. 

‘We had been throw into speak of induction, to satisfy our child 3 weeks sooner than deliberate so I may crack on with scans & plans. We sat within the hospital figuring out we had been about to satisfy our child & life was going to vary in additional methods than we may have ever predicted. 

’30hrs after assembly Rory I used to be was wheeled to the CT scanner, motherhood and most cancers affected person life had begun hand in hand. (Getting on a CT mattress after a c part was no joke).

‘There aren’t any phrases tbh. We are trundling by new child life (why does nobody let you know how exhausting it’s?! I owe apologies to all my buddies with youngsters, I believed I supported you, it was not sufficient) with a dollop of hospital appointments, scans and a&e journeys thrown in for enjoyable. 

‘New mum guilt is thru the roof being away from Rory a lot, however I do know it’s for him. 

‘Today is my third bag of poison (chemo) & I’ve had a splash of immunotherapy (a small win in all this that I certified for it) to date. I really feel… Well I’ve no selection however to really feel optimistic. 

‘We are doing what we have to do to cease these tumours of their tracks, we’re taking the little management we’ve got, that’s all we are able to do. That & pray to all gods that it’s working.

‘It’s exhausting to know what’s new child exhaustion or chemo however I’m doing okay.’

Hannah continued:  ‘So in the event you’ve messaged congratulating us about Rory saying “how are are you?” And you’ve been ignored; because of this. It’s an unattainable query. I repeat, there aren’t any phrases. (Despite me managing this essay!) I’m ineffective on my cellphone today, however please know your effectively needs had been/are appreciated ❤️

‘It’s corny as hell. But take life critically – & I don’t imply be severe, be foolish, get hold of the enjoyment, do this journey, make that courageous resolution – you’re solely right here as soon as & none of us understand how lengthy for. 

‘I’ll attempt & preserve updating; writing actually bloody helped final time so hopefully it does this time, regardless that the phrases are more durable to search out.  Lots of affection xxxx.’ 

Hannah’s former co-worker and Capital Radio presenter has arrange a legacy fund for her that can profit her son Rory. 

To donate, please go to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/HannahHawkins