’s Simon Rimmer has announced the tragic news that his ‘hero’ father has died.
The host confirmed his heartbreaking loss on on Friday alongside a sweet photo with his late dad, in which he lovingly wrapped his arm around him.
‘It’s with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my hero, my dad Peter,’ Simon captioned the upload.
Simon has been inundated with messages of condolence since sharing the news, with singer writing ‘Oh I’m so sorry Simon. Sending you love.’
Good Morning Britain newsreader said: ‘Oh Simon I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending love & a huge hug to you.’
Reality star added: ‘So sorry for your loss Simon… sending you and your family loads of love.’
In 2018, Simon opened up about his late father being diagnosed with cancer when he was a child.
Speaking to , he described the health battle as his biggest life challenge so far, telling the mental health social enterprise: ‘As I look back, to my childhood I remember being nine years old and my dad being diagnosed with cancer and was told he had very little chance of survival – he’s now 84 and still going strong.
‘I remember my dad being a very strong human being and I remember him using that when he was fighting his illness – he had the power of positivity and mental agility and that always stuck with me.’
