A BBC Breakfast star has shared the devastating news that their brother has passed away following a tough health battle — leaving fans deeply moved
‘ABSOLUTE WARRIOR’
BBC Breakfast star heartbroken as brother dies following devastating health battle
BBC presenter Will Perry has heartbreakingly revealed that his brother has passed away following a battle with multiple sclerosis.
The Match of the Day and Final Score presenter shared the news via an emotional Instagram post on Saturday, which paid tribute to his sibling.
BBC presenter Will Perry has heartbreakingly revealed that his brother has passed away following a battle with MSCredit: Instagram/Willperrytv
Will is best known for presenting football results show Final Score, but has also appeared on Match Of The Day and BBC BreakfastCredit: Youtube/Willperrytv
Sharing a carousel of pictures of his brother, David, over the years, Will told his 20.8K followers that he has “never felt sadness like this”.
The emotional tribute read: “David James Knight. My brother, my hero, my best friend. I’ve never felt sadness like this.
“Life seems completely numb without you. An absolute warrior to the very end. Multiple sclerosis cruelly stole your body but it could never take your beautiful soul.
“My heart will forever have a huge piece missing and not a day will pass where you’re not in my thoughts.”
Will shared a carousel of pictures with his brother to Instagram as he paid a touching tribute to himCredit: Instagram/Willperrytv
The presenter sadly shared how he was with his sibling until the very end, admitting he now feels ‘numb’Credit: Instagram/Willperrytv
Revealing he was by David’s side until the very end, Will concluded his message: “It was a heartbreaking honour to hold your hand as you took your final breath.
“Thank you for being you. Save me a seat next to you”.
His BBC Breakfast colleague Sally Nugent commented on the post: “I’m so sorry Will. Sending you and your family all my love x”.
Sky Sports host Hayley McQueen wrote: “I cannot imagine the hurt. I’m so terribly sorry Will. Thinking of you, sending strength and love.
Footballer Robbie Fowler was amongst the myriad of other stars, colleagues, sportspeople and fans sending their love to Will and his family.
MS is a lifelong autoimmune condition of the central nervous system, there is currently no cure for the illness.
Will has been presenting on screen for over a decade and often covers premier league football.
He has been a regular on Final Score, a BBC show which runs through the football scores on a Saturday afternoon, since 2010.
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