Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath
Gabby Logan reflected on her final moments with her father, football legend Terry Yorath, who passed away in January 2026. She described the experience of losing a parent as disorienting but found comfort in the stories shared by fans. Logan also recounted a poignant conversation with her father shortly before his death, which included discussing his funeral plans and reading a heartfelt email from a fan.
- ▪Terry Yorath, a former Wales and Leeds football legend, died after a short illness in January 2026.
- ▪Gabby Logan described losing her father as 'discombobulating' but found solace in the outpouring of stories from fans.
- ▪In her last conversation with Yorath, Logan read a touching email from a fan that moved them both to tears.
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Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmelia Shone-AdamsBBC WalesGetty Images"I think sport is really amazing in these moments, football was incredible and comforting" says presenter Gabby Logan Presenter Gabby Logan has spoken about grief and her final moments with her dad Terry Yorath.Former Wales and Leeds legend, Terry Yorath died in January 2026 after a short illness.In a podcast with Hello Magazine, Logan described losing a parent as "discombobulating" but said the stories and messages sent by fans were "so comforting".She said: "To have all these stories be told to me and sent to me for just a few weeks, kind of an outpouring was incredible.PA MediaIn 1975, Yorath became the first Welshman to play in a…
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