Jason Watkins 'still blames himself' over death of daughter Maudie after 12 years

Susanna Reid was left saying 'sorry' on the latest episode of Good Morning Britain as they heard from viewers about their experience of ambulance waits. The presenter and her co-host Ed Balls were discussing the challenges facing ambulance workers as they gave viewers of the ITV news programme an insight into the day in the life of an ambulance crew on Tuesday (April 18).

Ed Balls left Susanna Reid with her head in her hands on the latest episode of Good Morning Britain as he asked Lorraine Kelly: "Is it working?" The former labour politician-turned-TV star was stood up from his seat as he and his co-host spoke to their fellow ITV star via video link from their neighbouring studio.

O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening (March 28). In the statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning (March 29), Mr Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.

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their daughter Maudie’s death, a tragedy that occurred when she was just two-and-a-half years old. When they were first approached about the film, Clara was reluctant to take part, as the original premise made her feel ‘uncomfortable’. However, they realised how they wanted to tell their family’s story and so went back to ITV with their feedback, which is how the film Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie eventually was made.

ITV has revealed the air date for Paul O’Grady’s For The Love Of Dogs show following his sudden death earlier this week. National treasure and activist Paul, who made his big break as Drag Queen Lily Savage, tragically passed away on Wednesday.

READ MORE: Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers opens up on 'crappy' year as he shares good newsJason went into Maude's room. "I saw her on the cot, and she was lying flat and there was a trickle of blood that had dried in her mouth. I knew she'd died straight away," he said.

Maudie's untimely death on New Year's Day 2011. Since the tragedy, Jason and Clara have also tried to help other bereaved parents. The family are moving out of the flat in which Maudie was born and the ITV show will follow as the couple tell their tragic story.

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Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie: "She was floppy and pale and her eyes were rolling into her head. This was not something we were expecting at all. We were terrified so we drove back to the hospital.

Maudie died at age two after contracting sepsis (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Susanna asked the parents what Maudie was like with Justin saying: "She was extraordinary, full of life, full of joy, I find it difficult going back to the joy because I'm filled with the trauma of her loss. "Jason found his daughter dead in her bed on New Year's Day after suffering from flu symptoms. Despite two hospital visits, Maude's flu symptoms masked the sepsis and her condition went undiagnosed.

EastEnders star Jason Watkins shared the heartbreaking impact of the loss of his young daughter to sepsis while appearing on Good Morning Britain today.The former Gerry Fairweather actor, 60, was in the studio to discuss new documentary Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie, which chronicles the aftermath of his two-year-old's death in 2011, while urging doctors to assess youngsters more thoroughly for signs of sepsis. "It's hard isn't it for us as parents to feel that we... that's one of the painful things, is think, did we do everything that we [could've done]?" he said to presenter Susanna Reid.

Piers Morgan was quickly flooded with comments as he reunited with Susanna Reid, two years after they were suddenly forced to stop hosting Good Morning Britain together. As many will already know, Piers quit the ITV news programme in 2021, storming off set after a clash with weatherman Alex Beresford about comments he made concerning Meghan Markle.

TV presenters Piers Morgan, 57, and Susanna Reid, 52, reconnected as they went on a breakfast date to a cafe following their reported rift after Piers left GMB. Piers posted a photo to Instagram of the breakfast date as he wore a black shirt with the collar unbuttoned and said it was "lovely" to see Susanna, who looked stunning in a bright pink dress.

Good Morning Britain paid tribute to Paul O’Grady on Wednesday's show after the star died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement.The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Mr Portasio said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. “We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.

Fans of The Chase were quick to respond as Paul Sinha issued an apology about his appearance on the show amid his ongoing health struggle. The Chaser, known as The Sinnerman on the hit ITV quiz show, took to social media following the airing of the latest episode on Tuesday (March 28).

Susanna Reid appeared to be holding back her emotions as she spoke of Paul O'Grady's death on Good Morning Britain. The news broke in the early hours of Wednesday (March 29) that the TV presenter and comedian has died at the age of 67.

Coleen Nolan asked for Loose Women to be 'moved on' after she emotionally spoke about her sister's latest cancer diagnosis. Linda Nolan had earlier on Monday (March 27) appeared on Good Morning Britain where she shared that her incurable cancer had spread to her brain.

Richard Madeley was grilled about whether he'd join I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! 's All Stars on Monday's Good Morning Britain. The presenter, 66, was forced to leave the ITV show early in 2021 after he was taken to hospital.

Linda Nolan was quick to send a public message after she was supported on Good Morning Britain as she detailed her brain cancer diagnosis. The singer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2005 but got the all-clear in 2006. In 2017, cancer returned in her hip and spread to her liver in 2020.