Strictly's Annabel Croft supported as she marks husband's death in emotional post
Annabel Croft lost her husband, Mel Coleman, last year when he died following a battle with cancer.
Strictly: Annabel Croft talks about her late husband
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has thanked fans for their support as she shared a snippet into her grief journey. The 57-year-old lost her husband, Mel Coleman, last year when he was aged 60 to a short battle with cancer.
He died just 16 weeks after recieving the devastating diagnosis. Now Annabel has marked the first anniversary of Mel's death with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
The social media post included some snaps showcasing their memories together. There was a throwback picture to their younger days as well as a photo showing them sat in an empty van, another with their family enjoying what seemed to be a sunny holiday and a loving picture of the couple staring into each others eyes.
Annabel captioned the post: "1 year today. Miss you so much. Thank you to everyone for your love and support." She finished the post off with a red love heart emoji.
Johannes Radebe, who the former tennis player was partnered with during Strictly 2023, was one of the first to comment. He wrote: "Holding you all up my loves."
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BBC radio presenter Zoe Ball added: "Huge amounts of love to you Annabel." Meanwhile Corrie star, Ellie Leach, said: "Sending lots of love Annabel."
Presenter Claudia Winkleman wrote: "Sending love," while Angela Scanlon commented: "Sending you so much love Annabel."
Anthea Turner echoed: "What beautiful pictures the last one made me smile the most. To have had and to hold was your gift. So much love to you all."
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The TV presenter has been open about her loss and often talks about her husband. Speaking during the competition last year, the she said: "It has been a horrific year.
"It was something I've never anticipated – this was never meant to be how life was going to be. I thought I had a future with my husband."
She added: "We'd been together since I was 21 – 36 years together and I miss him terribly, there is no question about it. I so want to speak to him about what we are doing. I miss his humour and I really wish that Johannes had met him because I feel like they would have got on so well."
