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WebHis first wife was a school teacher Hilary Gardner, with whom he had a daughter named Hannah, they separated and divorced in the early 1980's before he became a regular TV Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? His third wife name is Helen Gration. "They want light and shade.". "They weren't terribly unhappy about losing me," he laments. He set himself high standards always.". 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His third wife name is Helen Gration. 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Please report any comments that break our rules. Helen Gration, the wife of veteran BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration, has paid tribute to him after he passed away aged 71. Harry, 69, and his wife Helen, 51, welcomed baby Hamilton in September last year, when Harry was 68. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland, Indian 'killer' elephant relocated to tiger reserve, Ukraine to boycott World Judo Championships. During the pandemic, Harry Gration was once admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. "He didn't wear his faith on his sleeve," he said. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk or send video here. Mr Gration's wife, Helen, paid tribute to her husband, saying: "He will forever be with us." BBC presenter Harry Gration sadly died aged 71 last month. "For a lad born in a back-to-back in Bradford, I know my mum and dad would have loved to have been around for this day," he added. His wife, Helen Gration released a statement today revealing the presenter had been suffering from Myeloma - but wasn't related to his death - she also thanked the public for their 'support and kindness over the past weeks'. Gration continued at the BBC until his last appearance on Look North, on October 21. Editors' Code of Practice. "They'd got new presenters by then.". "I was a bit of a square peg in a round hole, you see.". Something went wrong, please try again later. K Shan, Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, Explosion derails train in Russian border region. But he has revealed that he and Helen were trolled for both being "too old" to have another child. Mr Gration joined the BBC in 1978 and Look North in 1982. The veteran sports broadcaster and Look North presenter had decided to quit broadcasting, feeling that his characteristic lightness of touch had fallen from favour with the serious-mannered managers who controlled the corporation's local news. He died on 24 Then I got the opportunity of a three-month radio contract, and I gave up my job to take it. Events such as the death of Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox, the Bradford riots, the Hillsborough disaster and recent flooding in Yorkshire had "always affected me", he said. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Times have changed since he left Look North, and most of his old colleagues have moved on. He treated me like his daughter at Look North. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. He was 68 years old when her other half was 51. She added: "Our three boys and I loved Harry totally. Look North's ratings had slipped badly since Harry's day, and it was to their former star that the programme's new executives were forced to turn. Harry Grations How tall, weight, Body Size, Color of the eyes, Color of hair, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. The BBC Yorkshire have died suddenly at 71 years old. In 2020 he became vice-president of The Yorkshire Society. Host, Harry Gration. To us he was a much loved husband and father and, although we knew he had a public life, we have been awe-struck and deeply moved by the esteem and affection in which he was held. "Children and dogs are what make up my home, it's what fulfils my life.". Harry, born in Bradford and educated in York, joined the BBC full time in 1978 and later became an anchor for regional news programme Look North. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The latter challenge, in 2016, saw him spend nine days on a 121-mile (193 km) three-legged walk across North, South and West Yorkshire which raised more than 190,000 for Sport Relief. Harry Gration with his friend Dickie Bird, Harry Gration was appointed MBE in 2013 for services to broadcasting, Former Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. "Without doing things like that for people, someone like me who had no connections at all in television would not have had an opportunity to see what that industry was like.". Former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker said Gration had a "lovely presence" that meant people "just warmed to him". Harvey achieved 3 A*s alongside his role as cricket captain for the 1st XI at St Peters School and will go on to study English at Exeter. Look North presenter Harry Gration has revealed that he was subjected to cruel online abuse for being "too old" for a new baby. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Harry Gration, a previous host of Look North, was at first hitched to first spouse Hilary Gardner. Please report any comments that break our rules. While at the corporation, he reported on Match of the Day and Grandstand and commentated on several Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and also presented South Today. Harry Gration's wife has shared her "disbelief" as she shared an emotional tribute, the day after it was announced that the BBC presenter had died suddenly, aged 71. Yorkshire County Cricket Club was among those from the world of sport to pay tribute to Mr Gration, who was a club board member between 2013 and 2015. Read about our approach to external linking. He presented his last show in 2020. In July 2011, he was awarded an honorary degree by the faculty of arts at Leeds Metropolitan University, and in 2013 he was named Man of the Year at the Yorkshire Awards. And so was he. In 2013, his work in broadcasting was recognised when he was appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Clubs are free to negotiate deals ahead of 2024. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "He had a real connection with the public who saw him as one of their own. We have estimated Harry Grations net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. He had three children from two previous marriages of which the information about his first and second wives is not known yet. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk or send video here. Whilst still teaching, Gration became a sports commentator on rugby league games which led to a three-month contract with the BBC. "Our baby is experiencing everything he should and a lot more. He married thrice. "We are absolutely heartbroken to give you this news," she said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 1978 Whilst still teaching, Gration became a sports commentator on rugby league games which led to a three-month contract with the BBC. ", She added: "Our three boys and I loved Harry totally. Speaking as part of the BBC's Sex, Drugs and Lullabies fertility podcast last night, Harry also divulged the issues surrounding trying to have a baby. The broadcasting landscape will change again in March, when YTV's Tonight programme, with which Look North currently competes, gets relegated to late afternoon to accommodate the new and controversial ITN news bulletin at 6.30. But he has revealed that he and Helen were trolled for both being "too old" to have another child. ", Helen said: "Thank you so much John. Four years later, however, the boot was on the other foot. Something I never thought would happen to me". "I don't take myself very seriously and I think viewers like that. He was father to three children with wife Helen. "They weren't terribly unhappy about losing me," he laments. To view this content choose accept and continue. Tesco security guard loses three teeth in racist thug's brutal attack in Halifax, Martin Lewis urges every UK household to do vital energy check within 60 days, Sheffield resident has been waiting 61 years for a council house, Inside Doncaster house of horrors so dangerous the council had to move a family out of it, Yorkshire teacher who fell 100ft to her death hiking in Italian Dolomites is named. "Well try to reply as much as possible in time. His route into broadcasting was via teaching, and he rose to become head of history at a school in Rothwell, Leeds. Gration regularly appears in the annual Christmas pantomime at the York Theatre Royal in a filmed segment with its main star and writer, Berwick Kaler. His first wife was a school teacher Hilary Gardner, with whom he had a daughter named Hannah, they separated and Separation from spoused in the early 1980s before he became a regular TV presenter. Harry Grations first wife was Hilary Gardner who worked as a teacher. Harry Gration and his wife Helen Grations baby is 2 years old. Gration had three children with Harry Gration suddenly passes away at the age of 71, leaving behind his third wife Helen and six other children. Harry Gration, a previous host of Look North, was at first hitched to first spouse Hilary Gardner. Harry Gration was married man. 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His grandfather drove a trolley bus here and his father was the manager of Boots in Darley Street, before promotion took the family to Leeds and then York. Harry Gration's wife has shared her "disbelief" as she shared an emotional tribute, the day after it was announced that the BBC presenter had died suddenly, aged 71. Clubs are free to negotiate deals ahead of 2024. "I didn't think they'd let me darken their doors again. 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The couple said during the podcast that they make time for one another to keep their romantic spark alive despite how busy they are with the children. A great many people recall Hilary Gardner as the principal spouse of BBC moderator Harry Gration. The 68-year-old already shares 16-year-old twin boys Harvey contact the editor here. Gration was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 Born day Honours for services to broadcasting. Former Look North presenter Harry Gration dies, Harry Gration to leave BBC after 42 years, Celebrating the King's Coronation in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen, 'Brave' member of public helps stop suspected meat theft from Bradford supermarket, Why former head of BBC Yorkshire has written his debut novel about euthanasia, Choir is on song after successful charity concert at Silsden, Bradford Soapbox Challenge: The best pictures from carting chaos, An Inspector Calls coming to the Alhambra Soon! Judith Stamper, in particular, has long since departed to a career in media education. BBC Yorkshire announced Harry's death on Twitter on Friday evening as the network paid tribute to their "much loved friend and colleague". Harry Gration Cause of Death. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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BBC news presenter Harry Gration has welcomed his sixth child into the world with his wife Helen. "Not in the way it did when Judith Stamper and I presented it. Read about our approach to external linking. 2023 BBC. "For any donations people may wish to make, I have asked for them to be directed to Myeloma UK. "But most people just wanted to talk to Harry Gration because he was a part of so many people's lives - truly loved and truly missed.". Thank you so sincerely for all the many acts of kindness over the last few weeks. K Shan, Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, Explosion derails train in Russian border region. BBC presenter Harry Gration was laid to rest earlier today as fans paid their respects. Retired cricket umpire Dickie Bird remembered the former Look North However, the ailment was not brought on by COVID; instead, it was by an unknown cause. In December 2009, Gration followed in the footsteps of his Look North colleague and Mayor of Wetwang, Paul Hudson, when he was declared honorary Mayor of Burn. However, there is no information available about Hilary. Their youngest son Hamilton was born in 2020. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. "Audience research has shown that people don't want an hour of at-your-throat news between six and seven," says Harry. He presented his last show in 2020. When Keeley Donovan married another Look North presenter, Jonathan I'Anson, it was Harry who conducted the ceremony and both presenters have now paid tribute to him. 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He was passed at the age of 71. 21:03 Mellissa Dzinzi Helen Gration pays tribute to her husband Mr Gration's wife, Helen, paid tribute to her husband, saying: "He will forever be with us." Mr Gration's wife, Helen, paid tribute to her husband, saying: "He will forever be with us. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? inaccuracy or intrusion, then please As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Harry also accomplished raising six children. She said: "The boys & I would like to thank everyone sincerely for the beautiful things here about Harry. He eventually resigned from his teaching position and went full-time into broadcasting when he joined BBC Radio Leeds in 1978. My philosophy is to entertain and inform at the same time. "Im so sad I wont see you again Harry. Celebrities, sports fans and politicians have led tributes to former BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration following his death at the age of 71.