We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Wincey Willis, who died on 19 December 2024 at the age of 76, following a long battle with dementia.
Wincey was not only a much-loved weather presenter on TV-am’s Good Morning Britain, but also a trailblazer – the first woman to present the national weather on ITV. She joined the programme in May 1983 and quickly became one of its most recognisable and loved faces.
With her trademark enthusiasm, colourful jumpers, and unmistakable mullet hairstyle, Wincey brought a refreshing warmth to breakfast television. She had a special gift for making the weather feel personal and relatable. As she once said, “Most people don’t want to know about high pressure over the Azores. All they care about is whether they need their umbrella.”
Wincey was part of a vibrant lineup of personalities who helped define TV-am’s golden years — including Nick Owen, “Mad” Lizzie Webb, Rustie Lee, Anne Diamond, and even Roland Rat. Her energy and charisma helped make Good Morning Britain the nation’s favourite morning show, even beating the BBC in the ratings during her time.
But Wincey’s talents didn’t end with the weather. She had a deep love of animals and wildlife, which shone through in her earlier show Wincey’s Pets and later in life through her work as a conservationist. At one point, she even lived in a tent in Greece, helping to protect endangered sea turtles.
After her time at TV-am, Wincey remained a familiar voice and face on British radio and television, and she never stopped advocating for the natural world. Her books, including It’s Raining Cats and Dogs and Greendays, reflected her passion for animals and the environment.
In her later years, Wincey continued to touch lives through her radio work with the BBC and her quiet but determined environmental activism. She lived with dementia for several years before passing peacefully in a care home near Sunderland.
Wincey Willis was much more than a weather presenter. She was a genuine part of TV-am’s heart and soul — a pioneer, an animal lover, a broadcaster, and above all, a beloved friend to viewers across the country.
She will be deeply missed, but her spirit and sunshine will live on in the memories she helped create.
Thank you, Wincey. 
Above: Wincey with TV-am main presenters Anne Diamond and Nick Owen in 1983