BBC Breakfast was abruptly interrupted as presenters Ben Thompson and Sarah Campbell shared some “sad” news.
Filling in for regulars Jon Kay and Sally Nugent on on Monday (August 5), the presenters shared the announcement of England cricket legend Graham Thorpe’s death aged of 55.
The show paused its usual programming to break the shocking news to viewers, with Ben addressing the audience: “Just some more news to bring to you this morning away from the Olympics and some sad news as-well.”
He continued with a sombre tone” “News of the death of the former cricketer Graham Thorpe at the age of just 55. His family revealed he had been diagnosed with a serious illness back in March of 2022.”
Source link
