Harry Gration: BBC Look North presenter Keely Donovan pays tribute to her former co-star

Former colleague of Harry Gration Keeley Donovan has paid tribute to the presenter following his death aged 71.

The weather presenter, who worked with Harry on Look North, posted a picture of her, Harry and husband Johnny l'Anson on their wedding day with an emotive message.

Harry performed the wedding ceremony when Keeley and Johnny, who also works for the BBC, got married in Knaresborough in 2018.

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Keeley is the latest of thousands of people to pay tribute to Harry after his death was announced by a tearful Amy Garcia at the end of Friday nights show.

Harry Gration with Keeley Donovan and Johnny l'Anson on their wedding day in Knaresborough. (Credit: Keeley Donovan/Instagram)Harry Gration with Keeley Donovan and Johnny l'Anson on their wedding day in Knaresborough. (Credit: Keeley Donovan/Instagram)
Harry Gration with Keeley Donovan and Johnny l'Anson on their wedding day in Knaresborough. (Credit: Keeley Donovan/Instagram)

Scores of former colleagues have also come forward to pay tribute, describing him as a 'outstanding broadcaster and a proud Yorkshireman'.

On her instagram, alongside a picture of the the three on their wedding day, she wrote: "This is the day @mrharrygration married us, our dear friend. I remember when we asked him he cried. He treated me like his daughter at Look North.

"He was so kind and generous, always sneaking off to pay for meals but also in the time and opportunities he gave me on air.

"I’m so dreadfully sorry for your lovely family and I’m so sad I won’t see you again Harry. Love you x"