Lorraine Kelly sends emotional message to Kelsey Parker after tragic stillbirth

ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly has sent an emotional message of support to Kelsey Parker after the 34-year-old announced the heartbreaking loss of her newborn Phoenix. Kelsey shared the tragic news on Instagram yesterday, revealing that her third child was "born sleeping" just a week before his her due date.

Lorraine spoke about Kelsey's loss on her show today, telling viewers: "We've got some very sad news for you this morning. That there is Kelsey Parker and her partner Will. Kelsey has been on the show many times. They very sadly announced the death of their baby son.

"Kelsey says, 'He was born sleeping,' just a week before her due date. It's awful when you think that poor woman has been through so much, her and her family."

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Lorraine added that she's sending the family her love after the heartbreaking news. "I know how much she was looking forward to that and I can't being to image what she's going through," she added.

Kelsey announced last night that her third child was stillborn - a little boy named Phoenix.

The podcast host was expecting her first child with partner Will Lindsay, after finding love again three years on from the death of her husband Tom Parker.

Sharing a tribute to her late son on Instagram, Kelsey wrote shared a moving poem titled, For Phoenix.

"Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved," she said, while the poem read: "The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight.

"We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You’ll live in hearts that won't ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You’ll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear."

In a second Instagram story, Kelsey asked fans to give her time to process the news. "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share.

"But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family."

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