AP McCoy breaks down in tears and has to be comforted live on TV as he gives health update on jockey pal Graham Lee

THIS is the emotional moment AP McCoy breaks down in tears while giving a health update on jockey pal Graham Lee.

The iconic racing star had to be comforted on live TV after Lee suffered a horror fall at Newcastle Racecourse earlier this month.

AP McCoy had to be comforted on live TV as he gave an update on Graham LeeITV

The 47-year-old was rushed to intensive care after being unseated as his horse Ben Moacdui.

And on Friday his family issued a statement revealing the Irishman has suffered damage to his spinal cord.

SunSport exclusively revealed close mate McCoy made a mad 3am dash to get Lee’s daughter to his bedside at Newcastle Royal Infirmary.

But emotions got the better of the legendary jockey as he gave an update on Lee’s health on live TV.

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