A BBC Breakfast star has revealed her heartbreak, as she revealed the death of her dad and said “I can’t quite accept that it’s real.”;
took to social media to share her heartbreaking news, alongside a black and white photo.
The photo saw her holding her dad’s hand, as she described the final moments they’d shared together before his death.
Nina, 44, wrote: “My Dad died on Wednesday night
“From Sunday me, my Mum and sisters spent precious time with him around the clock....singing, crying, laughing, sharing memories
“On his last day we had nursing home afternoon tea, chippy chips and wine together.
“He drifted away gently with me and Amy holding him and telling him to “go head. We’ll see you there soon.”; And he did. I had my hand on his heart as the ripples softened and stopped.
“A gentle end to a gentle life. So much love and laughter and sunshine across days I’ll never forget.”;
Nina went on: “He is in my mind all the time now as we adjust to a world without him in it. I can’t quite accept that’s real yet.
“But we think it’s really important for anyone going through this to know that the end can be peaceful and beautiful.
“Kim, Daniel, Anna, Moody, Charlotte, Clara, Eddie, Obi, Sarah, Kat, Michael, Colin, Dorothy, Helen, Gracie and all the care home staff and residents who welcomed us in to their world and made it our home for those days and nights we can’t thank you enough ♥ï¸â™¥ï¸.”;
Nina was supported by her many followers and friends in the comments, as one person wrote: “Oh Nina, I’m so sorry, sending so much love. But what a beautiful ending, that really is such a blessing.”;
A second person echoed: “What beautiful words for a beautiful life. Sending love to you all, Nina x”;
And a third wrote: “I’m so sorry Nina. Sending you and your family loads of love.”;
Earlier this year, star Nina Warhurst as the show’s business correspondent after landing a major new gig.
The TV presenter had been working on the Beeb’s morning offering since 2018 as their resident business reporter, but decided to step down from the role.
Nina confirmed the news in a post on X – formerly – in which she simultaneously revealed her brand new position.
The star joined the team on BBC News at One as the lead presenter, live from .
Nina wrote online: “Hanging up the high-viz & hairnet as I join the BBC’s News at One.
“Our London team built a gem of a programme & it’s a privilege to be on the Salford team taking it forward
“The teenage me who lived half a mile from here & dreamed of journalism would NOT believe it.”;
