Michelle Watt, TV presenter, found dead at 38
The former 60 Minute Makeover host - daughter of boxing champion Jim Watt - was found dead at her home in Airth, near Falkirk, on Wednesday.
She had also worked on programmes including Scottish dating show Club Cupid and STV’s The Hour.
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Hide AdDaytime TV presenter Lorraine Kelly paid tribute to her today on Twitter, writing: “Absolutely shocked to hear of death of Michelle Watt. Lovely woman and a fantastic mum. Thoughts with her family and everyone who loved her.”
Comedian and radio DJ Des Clarke, who hosted the dating show with her, tweeted: “So sad to hear about Michelle Watt. What a lovely person, a pleasure to know and work with. Just tragic. My heart goes out to her family.”
Celebrity interior designers Colin and Justin also paid tribute on Twitter, saying: “Saddened beyond belief to hear of the passing of an old friend. RIP Michelle Watt. Taken at 38. Our thoughts are with Michelle’s family xx.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Forth Valley were called to an address around 6.15pm on Wednesday 24th June where the body of a 38-year-old woman was found.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”
Her boxer father became world champion in the lightweight division in 1979 and has since worked as a commentator, currently with Sky Sports.