Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer announces death of ‘hero’ dad Peter-Cydney Yeates-Entertainment – Metro

Simon Rimmer’s beloved father Peter has died (Picture: Instagram)

Sunday Brunch’s Simon Rimmer has announced the tragic news that his ‘hero’ father has died.

The host confirmed his heartbreaking loss on social media on Friday alongside a photograph with his late dad.

‘It’s with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my hero, my dad Peter,’ Simon captioned the upload.

Simon has been inundated with messages of condolence since sharing the news, with singer Jessie Ware writing ‘Oh I’m so sorry Simon. Sending you love.’

Good Morning Britain newsreader Charlotte Hawkins said: ‘Oh Simon I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending love & a huge hug to you.’

Reality star Vicky Pattison added: ‘So sorry for your loss Simon… sending you and your family loads of love.’

In 2018, Simon opened up about his late father being diagnosed with cancer when he was a child.

Speaking to The Mind Map, he described the health battle as his biggest life challenge so far, telling the mental health social enterprise: ‘As I look back, to my childhood I remember being nine years old and my dad being diagnosed with cancer and was told he had very little chance of survival – he’s now 84 and still going strong.

‘I remember my dad being a very strong human being and I remember him using that when he was fighting his illness – he had the power of positivity and mental agility and that always stuck with me.’

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