Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas shares family photo after wife’s sudden death
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas has posted a photo on social media of himself and his wife Gemma – saying he is “suffocating with grief” since she died suddenly of leukaemia last week. Thomas, who presents the Premier League coverage on Sky Sports, said his wife Gemma had visited her GP three times after feeling unwell – and he told her to take some pills and rest. Thoughts are with you all”, while annemchlsn replied: “Sending you two lots of courage, strength and believe in life!” Thomas, 44, who formerly worked as a Blue Peter presenter, had announced his wife’s death on Twitter, saying he was “crushed with indescribable pain”. Thomas said he did not blame doctors for his wife’s death, but urged others who felt unwell to push for a diagnosis if they thought they were not getting the best care.
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