SKY SPORTS presenter Simon Thomas has shared his sadness at the news his wife has passed away.
The 44-year-old sports reporter, who was has worked for Sky for more than 10 years has revealed that his wife Gemma has died of leukaemia.
The sporting pundit shared the devastating news on his Twitter account, saying he was 'crushed'. His tweet read: "Today I am crushed with indescribable pain. Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family and friends. If you are a prayer - pray for my boy Ethan. 8yrs, precious and in bits. Thank you."
Today I am crushed with indescribable pain. Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family and friends. If you are a prayer - pray for my boy Ethan. 8yrs, precious and in bits. Thank you.
— Simon Thomas (@SimonThomasSky) November 25, 2017
Friends and colleagues took time to send their condolences to the presenter, whom some will recognise as a former face of Blue Peter.
I’m so deeply sorry to hear your heartbreaking news. Sending lots of love to you, your son and your family x
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) November 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss Simon. My thoughts are with you, your son and your family.
— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) November 25, 2017
Simon, we are so sorry to hear the news. The thoughts of all at Burnley Football Club are with you and your family at this sad time. X
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) November 25, 2017
Simon, we are so sorry to read this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ethan at this sad time.
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) November 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Simon. The thoughts of everybody at Fulham are with you and your family at this extremely sad time.
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) November 25, 2017
I’m praying pal. Sending love from my family.
— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) November 25, 2017
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