Strictly star Reverend Richard Coles announces tragic death of his partner
17 December 2019, 13:39
The TV revealed the saddening news that his civil partner passed away after a long illness.
Strictly Come Dancing star Rev Richard Coles has shared the tragic news that his civil partner has passed away.
In a heartbreaking statement on Twitter, the former Communards star explained that his partner, Rev David Coles had died after battling with his health and being ill for some time.
Richard, 57, gave his thanks to the "brilliant teams at Kettering General Hospital" after they took great care of David, 42, during his final days.
The pair entered a civil partnership back in 2005 after the Church of England allowed it and they stayed in a celibate relationship.
I’m very sorry to say that @RevDavidColes has died. He had been ill for a while. Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral. Funeral details to follow. “The Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended”. pic.twitter.com/usvLDIBDv7
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) December 17, 2019
Richard tweeted: "I’m very sorry to say that @RevDavidColes has died. He had been ill for a while.
"Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral. Funeral details to follow.
"“The Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended”."
