ITV I'm A Celebrity star Annabel Giles dies aged 64 following brain tumour diagnosis
21.11.2023 - 20:11
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TV presenter and actress Annabel Giles has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, her children have announced.
A statement shared to her Instagram by her children Molly and Tedd said their “incredible mother” died on Monday afternoon at Martlets Hospice in Hove.
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It read: “In July, Mum was diagnosed with a stage 4 Glioblastoma, a fast-growing and highly aggressive malignant brain tumour.
“In the four months that followed, she displayed remarkable resilience and strength, despite undergoing brain surgery and countless radiotherapies.
“In her final weeks, she was passionate about raising awareness for Glioblastoma, embodying her lifelong commitment to helping others.”
Giles married Scottish musician Midge Ure, the lead singer of Ultravox and a founder of Band Aid and Live Aid, in 1985. They divorced in 1989.
Annabel appeared in the 2013 version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, at the time, she hoped she could present posh people in a better light.
She said: “I would like to dispel the rumours that all posh people are like David Cameron and George Osborne. Hopefully I can restore a bit of popularity.
“I am actually quite the opposite to rich. I have been a single parent on benefits for many years.
The late star appeared in the video for Ultravox’s 1984 hit Love’s Great Adventure, in which she was rescued by action man Midge.
Channel 4 news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy has paid tribute to Annabel Giles following her death aged 64.
The journalist shared a photo of him alongside Giles and Sarah Greene from their time on ITV’s Posh Frocks And New Trousers, writing: “Heartbreaking news – so funny, clever and gorgeous.
“Annabel Giles was one of my