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ITV This Morning halted for 'really sad' breaking news just minutes into show

This Morning was halted as Ben Shephard announced the death of Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota on Thursday's show

The breaking story relayed just moments before revealed the tragic death of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota in a car crash, coming less than two weeks after his wedding to his childhood sweetheart. Nick commented on the terrible event, noting the sheer tragedy of it all and stating how heartbroken fans are bound to be, reports Wales Online. "Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 international appearances for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself," President of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proenca, also shared in a statement.

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