Gemma Atkinson couldn't help but laugh as she recalled a recent incident in the supermarket with her young daughter who rightly followed her mum's orders but could have left her red-faced in the process.
27.04.2023 - 15:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson has paid a moving tribute to her dad on the anniversary of his death, saying it has been 21 years since her world was 'shattered'. The Hits Radio host has previously shared how David tragically died in 2002 when she was 17 years old.
She told how her dad's colleague found him hunched over his desk, struggling to breathe or move, as he was having a heart attack. Within a few days, they were told her dad was OK and put it down to stress and told him to slow down. But tragically, as the family prepared for him to come, the hospital called and said David had a massive heart attack in his sleep and passed away.
On Thursday (April 27), Gemma took to her Instagram Story with a sweet childhood snap of herself as a youngster with her beloved late father and penned a moving message to be seen by her loyal followers.
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"21 years ago today I sat by your hospital bed sharing a Mars bar and laughing. You were due to come the following day," the 38-year-old, from Bury, typed alongside the image.
"I gave you a kiss, said I'd see you tomorrow and left. A few hours later the hospital rang mum to tell her you had passed away. A heart attack in your sleep. My world shattered then and there. Completely broken. Although my life is pretty amazing now, there's still that void that you left," Gemma, who is pregnant with her second child with her Strictly star fiance Gorka Marquez, continued.
"There always will be because I imagined you'd be here forever. To at least meet your grandchildren and one day walk me down the aisle. Having to remember you longer than I had you is a weird feeling. But I'm always grateful and thankful for the wonderful 17 years I had you
Gemma Atkinson couldn't help but laugh as she recalled a recent incident in the supermarket with her young daughter who rightly followed her mum's orders but could have left her red-faced in the process.
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Gemma Atkinson flashed her blooming baby bump when she was spotted on her way to work, and the star was positively glowing as she grinned in a casual outfit for the outing.The pregnant actress, who used to star on Emmerdale, was all smiles as she donned a fitted white T-shirt that showcased her growing belly.The expecting mum-of-one was on her way in to the Hits Radio station at the studio in Manchester, and she attempted to hide her bump with a deep maroon backpack that also featured her studio pass. Gemma, 38, completed her outfit with a pair of black tracksuit bottoms and a matching puffa jacket, and slipped into a pair of black trainers to finish. She also wore a pair of oversized black sunglasses and a special gold necklace to accessorise, and clutched a large water bottle under her arm.
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