Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles is heartbroken after revealing his sister-in-law died of coronavirus.
The Church of England minister paid tribute to Louise Coles on Twitter.
He shared a photo of her alongside his late partner Reverend David Coles, who passed away back in December.
Richard wrote: “My lovely sister in law @lozaamandine died this afternoon with COVID19.
“She made lots of people very happy, not least @RevDavidColes, with whom she went on extravagant and unauthorised expeditions to her beloved North Africa. RIP, darling woman.”
Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles is heartbroken after revealing his sister-in-law has died of coronavirus (Image: PA)
Louise, who served as a local councillor in Peterborough, was married to Richard’s older brother, Andy – who is a former Met police officer.
She had also been going through a cancer battle.
His brother also tweeted a tribute, writing: “I am very sorry to have to report the death of my wife Louise this afternoon. She had been unwell for some time with cancer, but caught coronavirus even while shielding. Thankfully we had time to prepare, but this was too soon.”
The star shared this tribute to Louise online (Image: TWITTER/RICHARD COLES)
Richard, 58, is a musician broadcaster who became a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing when he competed on the show back in 2017.
The tragic news comes just a few months after Richard’s partner David passed away from a long-term illness.
He announced the news on Twitter at the time, writing: “I’m very sorry to say that @RevDavidColes has died.
“He had been ill for a while. Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral .
“Funeral details to follow.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
