Kym Marsh has broken her silence to pay tribute her dad, David, following his death from prostate cancer last week.
The news of David’s death broke on January 12, with the family sharing a statement. Then, last night (January 14), Kym shared a personal tribute on Instagram.
Kym had first revealed David’s diagnosis in June 2021 and has worked to raise awareness of the disease since then.
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‘Goodnight, God bless’
Posting on social media, Kym shared a picture of herself cuddling up to her dad. She said: “For the first time in my life….I have no words. I love you dad. Always and forever. Rest easy Pops. Goodnight God bless.”
Fans and friends rallied round. Kym’s Morning Live co-host Helen Skelton said: “Sending love to you and the family.” Her ex Jamie Lomas, who is daughter Polly’s father, added: “RIP Dave. Sending you all lots of love.” Kym’s Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima also commented to say: “I love you friend!! Sending all my love!!”
Kym Marsh and family confirms dad David’s death
Morning Live presenter Kym was left “heartbroken” by her father’s death, she said in her tribute released to PA news agency last week.
A spokesperson for Kym said: “It is with immense sadness that we confirm the passing of David Marsh.
“A much-loved husband, dad, grandad, great grandad and friend to many, David passed away peacefully at home yesterday surrounded by his family.
“We are truly heartbroken and ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time.”
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Fans of Kym also sent messages of condolence on social media.
“Sending love and condolences to the Marsh family. My thoughts are with Kym Marsh, her mum Pauline and the whole family at the sad passing of Dave, a truly lovely man. Much love to you all,” said one.
Prostate Cancer UK also reached out to Kym, thanking her for raising such awareness of the condition since David’s diagnosis.
“We are saddened to learn of the death of Kym Marsh’s father, Dave,” they wrote on X.
“Since he was diagnosed, both Kym and her dad have done so much to raise awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early diagnosis.
“We send our condolences to Kym and her family.”
Kym Marsh breaks down over dad’s terminal cancer
In November, Kym and her parents appeared on Morning Live to talk about living with terminal cancer. Emotional Kym broke down in tears as she revealed she didn’t want other families to go through what they were.
Kym, 47, was joined on the BBC show by her parents David and Pauline as she hosted alongside Gethin Jones.
Speaking in the pre-recorded segment, Kym said: “For those of you who have been watching Dad, right from his diagnosis, you’ve been really kind. You know following his story, where we’re at now. I mean Dad is very frail now.”
Kym then revealed how her father David’s cancer had spread to his bones and said he can’t have chemotherapy.
She added: “One amazing thing about my dad now is that even now, as sick as he is, he still wants to do as much as he can to help other people. He wants to be able to say ‘Don’t leave it, you know if there’s something not right.’ Just go and get checked. Your dads, your uncles, your brothers, your sons. Please just get that message across.”
“We know we’ve got to that point where they can’t do anything else for him, and they said ‘Go and make memories with your family,’ and that’s very much what we’re doing,” she told viewers.
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