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‘Devastated’ I’m A Celebrity star confirms ‘sudden’ death of husband at their Oslo home-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro
‘He was found peacefully alone.’
Paddick (R) announced the death of his husband Petter Belsvik on social media (Picture: ITV)
Former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star Brian Paddick has revealed the death of his husband Petter Belsvik.
On Monday [February 27] The Liberal Democrat peer – who featured in the 2008 series of the ITV reality show – announced the tragic news on Twitter.
“My beautiful, loving husband, Petter Belsvik, has died suddenly at our home in Oslo,’ he penned.
‘He was found peacefully alone, with no cause of death immediately apparent.
‘It will take some time to establish what happened. We were devoted to each other, and I am devastated.’
Fellow celebrities offered their condolences to Paddick, with Loose Women and I’m A Celeb alum Charlene White writing: ‘Oh my goodness Brian, I’m so so sorry… Sending you and the family my love.’
Lawyer Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu added: ‘I’m very very sorry for your loss.’
Sky News journalist Kay Burley replied: ‘My dear Brian, this is truly tragic news. All my thoughts are with you. Stay strong xxx” as former BBC Home Affairs correspondent and journalist Danny Shaw wrote: ‘So sorry to hear that Brian. What a terrible shock. Thinking of you.’
‘We were devoted to each other, and I am devastated.’ (Picture: ITV)
Claire Fox, who is a member of the House of Lords, tweeted: ‘Oh Brian, how tragic. You have always spoken so lovingly of him. I am so, so sorry to hear this. Little to be said, except many will be thinking of you and sending as many positive thoughts of support as possible.’
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Paddick was the sixth celebrity voted out of the annual survival series – presented by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – which saw actor Joe Swash crowned King of the jungle.
His late husband Belsvik was there to greet him when he left the jungle.
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