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Sky News star Kay Burley’s life off air – from tragic family deaths, rarely seen son, fasting and new home

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KAY Burley is known for her straight-talking and no nonsense approach when fronting Sky News.

The anchor, 63, is a founding member of the 24-hour news channel and has been with the station since 1988.

Top Stories Tamfitronics The anchor, 63, is a founding member of the 24-hour news channel and has been with the station since 1988

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The anchor, 63, is a founding member of the 24-hour news channel and has been with the station since 1988Credit: REX

Top Stories Tamfitronics Kay is known for her fiery debate and ability to challenge her guests, which has often produced must-watch television

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Kay is known for her fiery debate and ability to challenge her guests, which has often produced must-watch televisionCredit: Sky

Top Stories Tamfitronics Kay is a keen faster - something she adapted after going on a health retreat last year

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Kay is a keen faster – something she adapted after going on a health retreat last yearCredit: instagram

Top Stories Tamfitronics Kay has a grown up son called Alexander, who she shares with her ex husband Steve Kunter

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Kay has a grown up son called Alexander, who she shares with her ex husband Steve KunterCredit: Getty

Kay is known for her fiery debate and ability to challenge her guests, which has often produced must-watch television.

But off screen the mum-of-one has faced family tragedy.

Kay sadly lost her mum to breast cancer – something which she has spoken honestly about.

In a previous interview with Good Morning Britainshe said: “My mum died when she was my age.

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“My little boy was eight months old. It still makes me sad actually just to think about it.

The anchor also lost her dad when he was 66 years old.

Kay previously shared how her sisterJacqueline is currently battling breast cancer too.

In a recent health update to fans alongside a selfie, she said: “Thank you to all of you who regularly ask about my baby sister, Jacqueline.

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“She’s had her cancer op. It was a big deal but she’s as strong as an ox.

“This was us in January. I hope it will be us next January and the one after that and the one after that ad infinitum.”

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Kay is a keen faster – something she adapted after going on a health retreat last year.

While there last year she sparked health fears amongst her fans by revealing she had completely given up food for 10 days.

She took fans on the experience with her as she updated them daily.

Kay has a grown up son called Alexander, who she shares with her ex husband Steve Kunter.

She previously posed with her 31-year-old only child as they enjoyed an exotic safari trip.

The pair were all smiles for the camera as Kay held a giant champagne flute.

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She also recently made the move to her brand new homeshowing a glimpse of the exterior to fans.

Kay had taken time off work for the big move, causing concern amongst fans she had left Sky News.

Who is Sky News presenter Kay Burley?

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Born December 17, 1960,Kay Burleyis an English television newsreader and presenter.

Kay joinedSky Newsin 1988 and has since hosted more hours of live television than any other news presenter.

Although Kay keeps her personal life private, it is understood she has been married twice and has an adult son called Alexander.

Before Sky News Kay worked forBBClocal radio, Tyne Tees Television as well asITV’sTV-am as a reporter and occasional newsreader.

Kay also published her debut novel, First Ladies in 2011, which was followed by her second book Betrayal in 2012.

During her career, her notable assignments included fronting Sky News coverage from Sri Lanka after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and the wedding ofKing CharlesandQueen Consort, Camilla Parker Bowles.

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