Reverend Richard Coles announces death of his sister-in-law Louise following COVID-19 battle four months after losing his partner David
Reverend Richard Coles has announced that his sister-in-law, Louise, has died from COVID-19.
The former Strictly star, 58, took to Twitter on Wednesday to share the devastating news just four months after losing his partner David.
Richard posted a picture of Louise and David together in North Africa as he paid tribute to his ‘lovely’ sister-in-law.
Sad: Reverend Richard Coles has announced that his sister-in-law, Louise, has died from COVID-19 (pictured in April 2019)
He wrote: ‘My lovely sister in law @lozaamandine died this afternoon with COVID19.
‘She made lots of people very happy, not least @RevDavidColes , with whom she went on extravagant and unauthorised expeditions to her beloved North Africa. RIP, darling woman.’
Richard’s partner, Reverend David Coles, passed away in December aged 42 after battling illness for more than a year.
The former Celebrity MasterChef star’s followers sent their support and own tributes to Louise.
Heartbreaking: The former Strictly star, 58, took to Twitter on Wednesday to share the devastating news just four months after losing his partner David (pictured with Louise)
Tribute: Richard posted a picture of Louise and David together in North Africa as he paid tribute to his ‘lovely’ sister-in-law
Presenter Matthew Wright put: ‘So, so sorry x.’
Radio host Shelagh Fogarty said: ‘So sorry to hear this Richard. My sympathy to you and your family.’
Comedian Jenny Eclair commented: ‘Sending love,strength and sympathy- I’m so sorry.’
While author Catherine Mayer noted: ‘I’m so very sorry. To lose someone else right now, especially someone so integral to your shared history with David, is too much to bear. Except that you will…’
To which Richard replied with: ‘Yes, what else are you going to do?’
Heartache: Richard’s partner, Reverend David Coles, passed away in December aged 42 after battling illness for more than a year (pictured in 2014)