Annabel Croft, a former tennis player from Britain, will be competing in the 2023 season of Strictly Come Dancing. Her dance partner for the show is Johannes.
Annabel recently shared that the program has been a source of emotional turmoil for her, particularly after the death of her husband, Mel Coleman.
She expressed her emotions, mentioning that she had a heartfelt encounter with a kind woman while rehearsing. The woman took a pause from her activities to approach and have a conversation with her.
"I found myself getting slightly emotional too when she shared with me that she had recently experienced the loss of her spouse after three decades of marriage."
Check out this post on Instagram from the BBC Strictly account.
Check out this post on Instagram from BBC Strictly.
"It deeply affected me, as she expressed empathy and claimed to comprehend the challenges I was facing. Likewise, I am capable of comprehending the difficulties she is currently experiencing."
Annabel Croft, a well-known participant in Strictly Come Dancing, was married to Mel Coleman before his passing. Mel Coleman had a successful career as a yachtsman, competing in prestigious sailing events such as the America's Cup and Admiral's Cup at an international level.
The family resided close to the Wimbledon area, where the couple and their two daughters, Amber Rose and Lily, and their son, Charlie, lived together.
What was the cause of Mel Coleman's death?
This is a post shared by Annabel Croft on Instagram.
Regrettably, Mel received a medical diagnosis of stomach cancer and passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 60 following a brief struggle with the illness.
Earlier this year, Annabel disclosed the news, stating that it was a total surprise for both her and their three children, as her partner appeared to be in excellent health.
The athlete and investment banker experienced stomach pains two months before being diagnosed with stomach cancer, ultimately leading to his death eight weeks later.
Annabel expressed that her dear Mel passed away calmly on Wednesday morning after a brief struggle with cancer. She and her family are deeply devastated and kindly request privacy during this sorrowful period.
The show Strictly Come Dancing can be watched on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer, airing on Saturdays and Sundays.
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