Andrew Marr has said that Nick Robinson will host his morning politics show this weekend following the death of his father.
The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One will be covered by the Radio 4 Today programme's presenter on Sunday.
The 60-year-old was due to interview shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth, Professor Peter Piot, Sir Ian Diamond, Kristin Scott Thomas and Sir Nicholas Hytner this Sunday.
He tweeted on Friday evening: "Good luck and thanks Nick Robinson for taking over Sunday’s show.
"My lovely dad has just died and I am out of action."
His father, Donald Marr, was an investment trust manager from Glasgow.
Fellow journalists and politicians sent messages of condolence to Marr under his tweet.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty wrote: "Sending love and condolences X"
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner also commented: "So sorry to hear the news about yr dad, sending my deepest condolences to you and the family x"
Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said: "Sorry for your loss Andrew" while TalkRadio host Julia Hartley-Brewer wrote: "I’m so sorry Andrew. My condolences. X"
In January 2013 the presenter suffered a stroke that left him in hospital for two months. He returned to presenting the Sunday show that September.
The BBC have been contacted for comment.
