Tony Morris honoured with posthumous doctorate from Salford University

Tony Morris, the Granada Reports presenter who tragically died two years ago, has been honoured with a posthumous doctorate.

The presenter died in August 2020 after a battle with cancer, leaving fans devastated. 

Tony presented ITV’s North West regional news programme for 17 years and was much-loved in our region.

The award was issued by the University of Salford to recognise his life and career, with his daughters, Becky and Natalie, going to the graduation ceremony at the Lowry Theatre to accept the honorary award.

Natalie said, as per ITV News: “We’ve always been so incredibly proud of everything he’s achieved… So to have that recognised with all those people there, it just felt very fitting and very right.”

Becky added: “His favourite part of the job was being able to talk to young prospective students who were considering a career in the media.

“One very important piece of Tony Morris advice: Do not be put off by what the job description says. Get your a*** in the room and figure it out!”

Lucy Meacock, Tony’s co-presenter at Granada Reports, is now Chancellor of the University of Salford, and she led the ceremony.

She paid tribute to Tony, with the pair first reporting the news alongside each other back in 2003.

Lucy said: “For those of you who weren’t lucky enough to know Tony, remember the name Tony Morris because he will always be a great inspiration and important role model for all of us.

“A truly remarkable broadcaster, a wonderful colleague and a great friend.”