Newsreader fights back tears as he shares his late son's 'dying wish' live on TV

A newsreader fought back tears on live television as he revealed his late son's 'dying wish' during an emotional appearance on BBC Breakfast. Mike McCarthy, best known for his work as a presenter on BBC Look North before becoming Sky News ' Manchester bureau chief, joined hosts Rachel Burden and Roger Johnson to speak about suicide prevention in memory of his son Ross, who died at the age of 31. Ross left a farewell letter asking his family to campaign for 'better support' - a request his father has carried out with tireless dedication.