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06.02.2022 - 23:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
ITV'sDancing On Ice have paid tribute to late professional skater Sean Rice with a beautiful tribute.
The professional ice skater passed away last month at the age of 49 and the show aired a lovely tribute to the late star on Sunday.
Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern wore black as they hosted the show together.
Two of Sean's skating friends took to the ice to perform a sweet tribute to the skater, who appeared on the ITV show in 2011 and 2012.
The beautiful routine was skated by husband and wife Dancing on Ice duo, Alexandra Schauman and Lukasz Rozycki.
Fans rushed to social media to commend the tribute.
One wrote: "What an amazing routine in tribute to Sean Rice. You both done your friend proud & he'll be looking down smiling xx"
Another said: "It was amazing and a fitting tribute to their good friend Sean Rice. Thank you @AlexandraLukasz and @IceLukasz xx"
"Such a beautiful dance from @AlexandraLukasz@IceLukasz, had me in tears. Simply stunning and so lovely of them to dedicate it to Sean Rice. Breathtaking #DancingOnIce," penned another.
At the time, Frankie Poultney, who is a fellow skater and close friend of Sean, shared the sad news on Twitter.
She wrote: "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."
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice added: "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."
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