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GMB stars devastated after close colleague dies as they pay tribute following funeral

Good Morning Britain stars have been left devastated by the death of their close colleague John Webb.

John worked as a vision mixer on the ITV breakfast show and boasted an impressive behind-the-scenes career in the industry - working on the likes of Sky News, Bridget Jones' Diary and 5 News.

The talented cameraman's funeral took place on Monday. His cause of death is yet to be revealed.

Good Morning Britain's director Erron Gordon announced the sad news on Twitter as he paid tribute to John, whom he affectionately nicknamed "Webby".

He wrote: "My friend and former Good Morning Britain vision mixer John Webb sadly passed away recently.

"Today we celebrate his life. We shared many early mornings next to each other at ITV and worked together at Sky News and on the Bridget Jones film. Rest in peace Webby."

Weather presenter Laura Tobin wrote "Rest in Peace Webby, I hope it’s a fitting day with [sunshine]."

Newsround presenter Ricky Boleto added: "Loved his infectious smile and energy when we worked together at 5 News. So sad. Thinking of his family and friends."

Others wrote: "Thinking of you all today x", and "I’m so sorry to hear of Johns’s passing, we worked many a gallery shift together over the years. Thank you for sharing these lovely memories. God bless x x".

Mirror Online has contacted ITV for comment.

It comes as ITV has replaced today's episode of Loose Women with coverage of Queen Elizabeth II as the nation continues to mourn her death.

The panel show usually airs for an hour from 12.30pm on weekdays but TV schedules have had a little shake-up in the last few days.

GMB star Laura Tobin paid tribute to John (ITV)

It's not the only programme on ITV that has been pulled on Tuesday.

Tenable, Tipping Point and The Chase have also been replaced with coverage of the late Queen.

The channel still aired Good Morning Britain and will also be airing Lorraine.

Instead of the usual This Morning, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will have a trimmed episode.

ITV has switched up their schedule following the Queen's death (Buckingham Palace via Getty Images)

The extended ITV News Special, which is replacing the panel shows, will cover The King’s Tour - Northern Ireland from noon, the Lunchtime News at 1.30pm and Queen Elizabeth II - Return To The Palace at 4pm.

Soap fans will be pleased to hear that Emmerdale will air at a later time of 8:05pm on Tuesday evening.

An hour later at 9:05pm, ITV will broadcast Charles, The Monarch and the Man.

Presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, the documentary looks back at the achievements of the man who is now the King.

The programme draws on that rich archive of moving images to portray the Prince’s ‘search’ for a role as heir; and to suggest from a very personal perspective, what kind of monarch he will be.

Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at her beloved Scottish estate, Balmoral.

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