Gloria Hunniford's daughter dies of cancer

Former TV presenter Caron Keating died last night after losing her battle with breast cancer, family friend Peter Powell said today.

The former Blue Peter presenter and daughter of Gloria Hunniford was 42.

A statement issued by Keating’s family this morning said that her death had left an “unfilled void”.

The family said: “At 6.15pm last night broadcaster Caron Keating sadly lost her seven-year battle against cancer, a battle that she fought with enormous courage, tenacity and optimism.

“She passed away at her mother’s home in Sevenoaks, in Kent, surrounded by her family.”