BREAKINGNEWSBBC Breakfast’s Sally and Jon Make Emotional Tribute ANNOUNCEMENT Honoring ‘Legend’ Ricky Hatton
Monday’s episode of BBC Breakfast began with a tribute to late boxer Ricky Hatton, after news of his d3ath broke on Sunday.
Presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent issued an emotional statement as they opened Monday’s (15 September) instalment of BBC Breakfast, saying the ex-professional boxer was “adored”.
“Good morning, it is Monday, 15 September and tributes are being paid to Ricky Hatton after his d3ath at the age of 46,” Sally began. “Nicknamed The Hitman, he won world titles in two weight divisions and was simply adored by many fans.”
Jon continued: “Following his retirement from boxing, Hatton was open about the struggles he faced in life, including problems with his mental health and addictions to drugs and alcohol. Police said his d3ath is not believed to be suspicious.”
Ricky was found d3ad at his home in Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, on the morning of 14 September. Greater Manchester Police have said they are not treating his d3ath as suspicious.
A spokesperson said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6.45am today [September 14] where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
