Kym Marsh says 'can't bear it' as she's supported over heartbreaking update
17.03.2024 - 14:03
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Kym Marsh has been flooded with supportive messages as she shared a 'first' since the loss of her dad. The Waterloo Road star's family issued a statement in January confirming David Marsh's death, aged 78.
The tragic news came after David, known as Dave, shared his prostrate cancer journey. He made multiple appearances with his daughter and doting wife Pauline on Morning Live, on which Kym is one of the co-hosts, after he wanted to make others aware of the symptoms and to seek medical help following his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2021.
In November 2023, Kym's parents appeared on the BBC One morning programme to provide an update with Kym, 47, saying they were living "day by day" as her father’s cancer had spread into his bones. Kym and her family then confirmed on January 12 confirming Dave's death before later laying him to rest in a private funeral.
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A couple of months on and Kym has shared how she's faced a fresh 'first' without her dad. Taking to Instagram, the former Coronation Street star shared a picture of herself and Dave and said: "Happy birthday Daddy. First one without you here. Can’t bear it. I miss you so much."
Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East was among the first to respond, writing: "Happy birthday Dave. Have a drink up there for us!" Former Corrie co-star Bhavna Limbachia also replied: "Sending love," while Dancing on Ice finalist Adele Roberts shared a heart emoji in the comments section.
And Kym's fans and followers were also keen to respond. @all.thingsbeautifulx said: "Happy heavenly birthday sending my love to you