Reverend Richard Coles writes about how his late partner David ‘destroyed himself’ with alcoholism in his forthcoming memoir. In an extract from The Madness of Grief: A Memoir of Love and Loss, Richard, 59, pens: ‘It was really, really tough to see somebody you love destroy himself. It is like someone is drowning and you throw them … Read more
Rev Richard Coles admits his alcoholic partner would ‘hate’ his memoir about ‘gruelling time living with him’ but he wanted ‘to help other addicts’ spouses who are going through similar’ Reverend Richard Coles’s partner Reverend David died in December 2019 He asked David’s family for permission to share his grief in an autobiography Admits David … Read more
A few days after my partner David’s death in December 2019, I went to visit Lorna, an old friend who had once been mine and Jimmy Somerville’s manager when we were The Communards. I remember nothing about the journey from Northamptonshire to Sussex, save for straying carelessly into the path of a juggernaut driver, who … Read more
Richard Coles is pictured above with his dogs My partner David had a deeply enjoyable habit of not knowing who famous people were. Once we were dining with friends and he sat next to a young fellow who said he played the piano. ‘Oh, Richard’s a pianist,’ David said. ‘Yes, I know,’ said the young … Read more
Karl Stefanovic fills his trolley with Coca-Cola and ginger beer at a Coles store while on holiday in Queensland By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:29 GMT, 13 December 2020 | Updated: 11:29 GMT, 13 December 2020 He’s been enjoying a sun-soaked getaway in Queensland‘s Noosa with wife Jasmine Stefanovic and their adorable … Read more
Phillip Schofield was asked out live on air during a radio interview on Saturday. Host of Radio 4’s Saturday Morning Live Rev Richard Coles invited the This Morning presenter, 58, onto the show to chat about his autobiography, Life’s What You Make It – and then invited Phillip to join him for dinner sometime. Richard, also 58, asked: ‘If … Read more
Coles and Woolworths will introduce new trading hours for Melbourne residents to ensure shoppers comply with the city’s new lockdown curfew. The city went into a Stage 4 lockdown on Sunday night until at least September 13. For the next six weeks, Melburnians are banned from leaving their homes between 8pm and 5am unless for work … Read more
Reverend Richard Coles today invoked the Queen’s ‘we will meet again’ message as he read out a touching tribute to his sister-in-law after her death from coronavirus. The musician and ex-Strictly Come Dancing star emphasised the strength of love and the importance of social distancing as he spoke openly about the tragic death of Louise … Read more
Reverend Richard Coles announces death of his sister-in-law Louise following COVID-19 battle four months after losing his partner David By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 09:12 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 30 April 2020 Reverend Richard Coles has announced that his sister-in-law, Louise, has died from COVID-19. The former Strictly star, 58, took … Read more