During the latest instalment of Breakfast with Eamonn and Isabel, a reporter disrupted the regular broadcast to share the tragic news that former England batter Graham Thorpe had died at the age of 55.
Eamonn Holmes turned to his co-star Paul Coyte and said: "Paul's got some breaking news for you this morning in the sports world."
Paul shared: "Yes, some very sad news. England has lost one of their greatest batsmen in modern times at the age of just 55, he's passed away."
The channel cut to a quick break before Paul opened up about Graham's untimely death.
Paul explained: "[He died] at the age of 55 and let me tell you what, that is no age. He's a Surrey and England legend with 16 Test hundreds and he scored over 200 Tests playing for England."
He continued: "We knew that he'd been ill a couple of years ago, but we had not heard anything for a while, but Surrey have announced the news that he's passed away today.
"So very sad, but a real great England player," the presenter concluded.
Responding to the tragic news, Eamonn added: "It's very sad."
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The England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement: "There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death.
"More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.
"His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his team-mates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.
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"Later, as a coach, he guided the best England men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game."
The statement said the "cricket world is in mourning today" over the news.
"Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time," it added.
"We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport."
