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Popular BBC presenter Gabby Logan interrupted coverage of the Great North Run on Sunday to deliver the tragic news of the death of a former participant.

Fresh from her role as one of the main presenters of the Olympics, Gabby returned to Tyneside to host the live broadcast from the start line of the Great North Run. Her first task of the day was to introduce a special rendition of the iconic anthem Local Hero, played by the new Guitar Heroes recording of the Mark Knopfler tune.

Following the song, a montage of highlights from the past 43 years was shown, including Mo Farah's last Great North Run and Claire Lomas completing the 2016 race in a bionic suit.

Claire, 44, suffered a broken neck, back and ribs, as well as a punctured lung, when she was thrown from her horse 17 years ago. Despite her injuries, she raised £1 million for charity and also took part in the London Marathon in 2012.

However, Gabby took a moment to deliver the sad news of Claire’s death.

Gabby interrupted the coverage to inform viewers: “You may have recognised Claire Lomas in her bionic suit that she wore at the Great North Run after being paralyzed in her sport, eventing.

“Well, I have to give you some very sad news that Claire died in an accident in Jordan a few days ago,” before describing Claire as an “incredible inspiration” and promising to pay her a fitting tribute later, together with GNR founder Sir Brendan Foster.

In a brief statement earlier this week, Claire's family confirmed her death, saying: “We are absolutely devastated to lose Claire. We ask that people please respect our privacy over the coming days so that we can grieve in peace,” Chronicle Live reports.

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