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25th Nov 2017

“Crushed with indescribable pain” — Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas reveals wife has passed away

Awful news

Carl Kinsella

Simon Thomas, a presenter who has worked for Sky Sports for the last 12 years, revealed on Twitter today that his wife has passed away.

In a heartbreaking tweet, Thomas said that his wife Gemma had passed away from leukaemia just three days after being diagnosed with the illness.

He also asked readers to pray for his 8-year-old son Ethan, whom he described as “precious and in bits.”

He wrote, “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.”

Many public figures have been quick to wish Thomas well following the tragic loss.