Simon Thomas has revealed that his father has died aged 78. The former Sky Sports presenter shared the sad news on Instagram on Friday evening, telling his dad "we will always love you".
His father's death comes after he lost his wife Gemma to leukaemia in 2017, just three days after she was diagnosed. She was just 40.
Simon had shared his heartbreak over not being able to see his dad due to him being in a care home and considered vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.
Alongside a picture of his parents together, Simon wrote tonight: "Goodbye Dad. We will always love you." Simon then shared the beautiful sentiment his son Ethan had about his grandad.