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.”
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 (@SimonThomasTV) November 25, 2017
Many public figures have been quick to wish Thomas well following the tragic loss.
Mate I have no adequate words. just so, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your family x
— Max Rushden 💛🖤 (@maxrushden) November 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss, Simon. Our thoughts are with you and your son, Ethan, at this incredibly difficult time.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 25, 2017
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 to hear of your loss Simon, thoughts with you and your boy mate X
— Darren Farley (@DFImpressionist) November 25, 2017
Simon, Ethan, you, your family and friends are in our thoughts. Gemma was such a warm, beautiful and lovely lady that I had the pleasure to meet several times. I am so sorry. Sending you love at this hard time and know we will be there for you all when needed x
— Natalie Sawyer 💙 (@nataliesawyer) November 25, 2017
Oh Simon. Sending all my love to you and your family. Deepest deepest sympathies.
— Rachel Riley MBE 💙 (@RachelRileyRR) November 25, 2017
Simon, the thoughts of everybody at Norwich City are with yourself, Ethan and everyone else who knew and loved Gemma at this sad time.
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) November 25, 2017
