The One Show presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp have paid tribute to two stars.
The hosts fronted Friday’s BBC programme, welcoming Kelly Cates, Josh O’Connor and Eve Hewson to the studio, as well as a live performance from Myles Smith.
After hearing Kelly speak about the upcoming World Cup, and Josh and Eve speak about Steven Spielberg’s new sci-fi film Disclosure Day, the presenters took a moment to pay tribute to Kanya King and Anthony Head.
Moments before Myles’ performance, Roman began: “On the subject of music, we’ve got to mention the sad news today that the founder of the Mobo Awards, an event Myles has performed at, Kanya King, has died at the age of 57.
“And we’re also thinking of the much loved actor Anthony Head who has died at the age of 72.
View 5 ImagesBuffy star Anthony Head has died (Image: Getty Images)
“Our thoughts go out to their family and friends.”
Alex agreed, “Absolutely,” before moving on to a segment on an event taking place in Manchester this weekend to celebrate the life of Ricky Hatton after his death last year.
Mobo Awards founder King has been remembered as a “visionary” who “changed the face of culture and music”, with her death aged 57 announced today.
The Mobo Organisation shared in a statement that King had died after “a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer”.
View 5 ImagesMobo Awards founder Kanya King has died (Image: WireImage)
Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head has also died, aged 72.
“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” his daughters Emily and Daisy said.
Their statement went on: “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many.”
View 5 ImagesThe One Show presenters paid tribute (Image: BBC)
Elsewhere on The One Show, Kelly offered a health update on her father, Sir Kenny Dalglish, after he announced earlier this week that he was undergoing treatment for cancer.
At one point, Alex asked Kelly: “We have to, of course, your dad, Sir Kenny Dalglish. So sorry that he’s unwell at the minute, but he must be looking forward to watching Scotland? He knows how to score for Scotland!”
Kelly replied: “Yeah, he scored in 1978 when I was a very small child. I don’t remember this one, but again it was one of those middle of the night World Cups that everybody was staying up for.
View 5 ImagesSir Kenny Dalglish’s daughter, broadcaster Kelly Cates, offered a health update(Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images)
“I know it’s not ideal for people but it is a real event, everybody goes into school the next day and they’re exhausted, there’s all the drama and waiting up.
“The pubs are going to be kept open late so everyone can watch it. I think, in his 70s Scotland’s 2am kick off might be a push for him but he’ll get there!”
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