Loose Women's Kaye Adams halts live broadcast to make statement about Gloria Hunniford

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On Thursday's episode of Loose Women, a heartfelt tribute was paid to Gloria Hunniford, who sadly lost her husband Stephen Way following an illness.Stephen, a renowned celebrity hairdresser, died on Tuesday following a "heroic fight" with an illness, his family confirmed in a statement.Kaye Adams, after introducing the upcoming segments of the show, took a moment to speak about their beloved friend and colleague, Gloria.She began by saying: "We couldn't go any further without sending all of our love and blessed wishes to Gloria and all of her family."I think you might be aware that her husband Stephen has passed away.

In a statement, Gloria said Stephen had been 'heroically fighting his illness, but always with great tenacity and spirit. We had a tremendously happy 25 marriage and did so many beautiful and exciting things together that I will always cherish'," as reported by the Mirror.As the studio audience applauded, Denise Welch added: "We want you to know, Gloria, that we have you in our hearts and we know you will be surrounded by so much love because you have a wonderful family.

We all loved Stephen and we love you very much."Reflecting on her loss on Wednesday, Gloria stated: "Stephen was a gentleman and a giant of a man, who will leave the most enormous void not only in my life but our entire family.""He was an incredibly kind, generous, and caring man, with a delightfully quirky sense of humour, which remained till the end.

We had a tremendously happy 25-year marriage and did so many beautiful and exciting things together that I will always cherish."She continued: "It's a great shock and words cannot express my sadness at this time.