Tragic reason Gabby Logan was forced to leave Match of the Day midway through the show explained
She's shared a statement following last night's 'family emergency'
Gabby Logan left Match of the Day after just 20 minutes last night, due to a family emergency.
No further details were given at the time, with Mark Chapman forced to step in and present the rest of the show in the 52 year old’s absence.
Today (January 8), the tragic reason Gabby was forced to exit the show was revealed, as the heartbroken family shared a statement.
Gabby Logan leaves Match of the Day after 20 minutes on air
Last night’s Match of the Day saw a presenting switch-up minutes into the show.
Gabby, one of the show’s regular hosts, was forced to leave the studios after just 20 minutes on air due to a “family emergency”.
Mark Chapman, who was presenting his radio show at the time, stepped in to replace her.
He explained: “Sadly Gabby has got a family emergency that she had to rush off and deal with. She’s gone to do that and I’ve come from the radio to finish the show.”
No further details were given, although viewers rushed to share their concerns at the time.
Death of Terry Yorath announced
This morning, the heartbreaking emergency that pulled Gabby off-air was revealed, as she shared a statement, alongside her siblings, Louise and Jordan.
It revealed that her dad, footballing legend Terry Yorath, had died at the age of 75 following a short illness.
Speaking on behalf of the family, his children said: “To most he was a revered footballing hero, but to us he was Dad; a quiet, kind and gentle man. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel.”
Gabby’s brother Daniel died back in 1992 at the age of just 15. He was playing football with his dad at the time, before he collapsed and died suddenly. His cause of death was later revealed as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – an undiagnosed heart condition.
Terry’s career on the pitch
Born in Cardiff in 1950, Terry was a distinguished and highly respected figure within professional football. He leaves an indelible mark both as a player and as a manager. He frequently captained the Welsh side, earning 59 caps.
Terry is survived by Gabby, Louise and Jordan, and his wife Christine.
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