Simon Warr has died aged 65, following a battle with pancreatic and liver cancer.
The BBC regular had been receiving treatment for the illness in a hospice in the days before his death.
Warr rose to prominence as a BBC broadcaster and appeared as a headmaster on Channel 4’s That’ll Teach ‘Em.
The TV personality was falsely accused of sex abuse by a boy he never met in 2012 but was later vindicated, as the accusations were disproven.
He went on to make a name for himself as a campaigner against false sexual allegations and wrongful convictions.
Warr penned a book on the subject titled Presumed Guilty, as he delved into the case.
A post announcing his death on his Twitter account read: “It is with great sadness that I’ve been asked to let all Simon’s followers know that he passed away early this morning at the age of 65 after a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.
Simon Warr has died aged 65 (Image: Channel 4)
“He was surrounded by his family, as well as the love & prayers of his many friends.”
The post was later followed by a message of thanks to Warr’s fans, following their show of support over social media.
It read: “‘Simon’s family have asked me to thank everyone who sent him such kind messages of love, support & hope.
The BBC regular wrote the book Presumed Guilty based on his own experiences (Image: Twitter)
‘Simon’s campaign for justice for the falsely accused will continue. He had just finished writing a new book. Funeral arrangements will be shared soon.”
Earlier this week, Warr announced he would be signing off Twitter, as the condition of his health deteriorated.
He said: “Dear friends/followers, I’m unlikely to be on Twitter again. As some know already, I have a very serious health condition and am now receiving care in a hospice.
Warr was receiving treatment in a hospice in the days before his death (Image: BBC)
“I have asked a close friend to let you know the outcome, but I’d like to thank you all for your friendship and support.”
Warr continued: “I like to think that my legacy will be a greater awareness of the human costs of false sexual allegations and wrongful convictions.
“It is a comfort to know that my book ‘Presumed Guilty’ has been useful for so many who have faced this ordeal and for their families.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
