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16.01.2022 - 23:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Dancing on Ice star Sean Rice has died aged 49.
The professional ice skater's death has left fans and pals broken hearted as they hailed the 'epic' athlete.
It has been reported he passed away on January 14.
He appeared hit ITV show Dancing On Ice in 2011 and 2012.
Fellow skater and good friend Frankie Poultney shared the news of his passing on Twitter saying: "Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great - an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20 years.
"'Sean Rice, 20/07/72 - 14/01/22 gone too soon, but we will Love You For A Thousand Years. All of our thoughts are with Signey and Jodeyne." , reports The Mirror.
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: "We are all deeply saddened to hear this news. Sean was a wonderful skater and friend to many on the Dancing On Ice team. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time."
In the two years that Sean was a pro skater on the ITV show, Sean danced with former newsreader Angela Rippon in 2011 and then a year later with Alpine ski racer, Chemmy Alcott.
Chemmy paid tribute to Sean with a sweet message on Twitter: "Have just heard the tragic news that Sean Rice, my partner from DOI, has passed away.
"The world will miss your amazing energy and your healing hands. All my love to J and S."
Sean leaves behind his wife Jodeyne Higgins and their daughter Signey.
Friends of Sean and fellow stars from Dancing On Ice have paid tribute to the pro skater.
Matt Evers, who is partnering Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor in this year's series, paid tribute to Sean by sharing a number they did on the show together and writing: "One of the best... thank you Sean for your gift.
"This routine from The Professionals on Ice was incredible. It was a
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Sean Rice's wife Jodeyne Higgins has broken her silence with a heartfelt tribute one week on from his sudden and tragic death. Dancing On Ice star Sean passed away aged 49 on Friday 14 January, just days before the 2022 season of the hit ITV returned to our screens. And in a post shared to her Instagram platform on Friday, grieving Jodeyne, 47, shared a loving throwback snap of her in her late partner's arms on the beach.
The last photo of former Dancing on Ice professional skater Sean Rice has been revealed to be a selfie with his wife, Jodeyne Higgins, and daughter, Signey. In the sweet snap Sean, Jodeyne and Signey are cuddled up together in front of a lit up Christmas tree as the trio beamed at the camera. Jodeyne edited a festive frame around the picture that read: "Peace joy love, Jodeyne, Signey, Sean".
Former Dancing on Ice skater Sean Rice passed away aged 49 on Friday 14 January, just days before the 2022 season of the hit ITV returned to our screens. Sean is survived by his wife and fellow professional skater, Jodeyne Higgins, whom he shares daughter Signey with. Confirming the tragic news of his death, a spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: "We are all deeply saddened to hear this news.
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