The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said Rev David Coles, his civil partner who was also a priest, had been unwell for some time.
The 57-year-old ex-Communards star wrote on Twitter: “I’m very sorry to say that Rev David Coles has died.
“He had been ill for a while.”
“Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at Kettering General,” the co-presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live said.
“‘The Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended’.”
Dianne Buswell, his professional partner on Strictly Come Dancing, wrote: “I am so sorry to hear this. Sending all my love to you Rev! My prayers and thoughts are with you x”
Fellow Strictly contestant Susan Calman wrote: “Oh darling, I’m so sorry. Sending all my love xx”
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
Author Philip Pullman wrote: “Richard, I’m so sorry to hear that. You have all my sympathy.”
According to Rev Coles’ official website, the couple lived together in their vicarage, “which is gradually being destroyed by … dachshunds Daisy, Pongo, Audrey and…
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