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Annabel Croft has opened up about how Strictly Come Dancing has helped her deal with the grief of losing her husband, Mel Coleman, to cancer. Grieving: Annabel Croft, 57, opened up on Lorraine Kelly on Wednesday about how Strictly has helped her deal with the grief of losing her husband Mel Coleman to cancer Duo: The tennis star, pictured with …

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Former British women's number one tennis player Annabel Croft has been a staple in the BBC's Wimbledon commentary box since she swapped her racket for a microphone at the age of just 21. Annabel Croft has been part of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage for decades and this year interviewed the finalists on Centre Court - with fans praising the broadcaster, …

Annabel Croft put on a brave face as she attended day two of Wimbledon on Tuesday just weeks after the sad death of her husband Mel Coleman. Former tennis star Annabel, 56, was left devastated in May when Mel passed away just a few weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. Stepping out: Annabel Croft put on a brave face …

Agony for former tennis star Annabel Croft as her husband Mel Coleman dies suddenly

Former tennis star Annabel Croft has been left devastated by the sudden death of her husband, a few weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. Mr Coleman, a successful investment banker who took part in the America's Cup and more recently ran a tennis school with his wife, was noted for his apparently perfect health and, like Ms Croft, enjoyed …

Tennis ace Annabel Croft puts her £6.75million Surrey mansion up for sale

It has an all-weather tennis court and grand entrance hall and neighbours include comedian Jimmy Tarbuck They knocked down the 1960s-built four-bedroom house and built a Georgian-style mansion in its place Annabel Croft and her husband Mel Coleman bought the house near Wimbledon for just £1.6million in 2001 Former tennis champion Annabel Croft has served up plans to sell her …