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NewsColony Sky News presenter chokes back tears as she reads out obituaries for coronavirus victims live on TV A newsreader held back tears as she became overwhelmed with emotion while reading out the names of coronavirus victims on live TV. Sky News anchor Kimberley Leonard’s voice began to break as she shared obituaries for some of those who have lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. It came as the total number of deaths yesterday surpassed 20,000 – the figure the government notoriously insisted would be a ‘good result’.  The presenter told viewers: ‘Behind each number is a personal story. ‘We know the oldest person to die from coronavirus was 108. The youngest – just five years old.  ‘A loving husband to his wife Maureen, Gordon William Martin was from Greater Manchester and had a range of jobs throughout his career. He played cricket in his younger years and left a family that loved him deeply.’ Kimberley’s voice then begins to crack as she moves ont...