This Morning stars support Gok Wan as he's left in 'overwhelming pain' over best friend's death
14.05.2024 - 13:21
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Gok Wan has been flooded with support after he confirmed the death of his best friend. The This Morning star said he couldn't prepare for the 'overwhelming pain' he now feels following his friend Ali's death from cancer.
The fashion expert and DJ often posted photos of himself and Ali, who also went by the name Fanny McPhee, on social media and Gok has previously spoken about how Ali was battling stage four breast cancer and was last seen with Gok in February when she visited the UK from Australia.
At the end of her trip, Gok said: "My little heart is a tiny bit shattered today. @fanny_mcphee is on her way back to OZ. We’ve had such a magical 2 months, time we never thought we’d have so thank you universe for making it happen. I know she has to go home to be with her amazing Son and family… I’ll miss the laughs and life reckoning… Bon voyage t**t face."
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And after documenting their friendship online, Gok was saddened to share the news on Tuesday (May 14) that Ali had passed away. The 49-year-old shared a montage of himself and Ali's precious moments together alongside a lengthy caption.
Gok emotionally wrote: "After many years of fighting, Ali has finally ended her battle and is now at peace, resting with the stars. Ali passed away today with her family by her side. Her wonderful son, Tash, who she loved with all her might, reassured us Ali was not in pain and comfortable."
He went on: "Ali was the smartest, most courageous, sensitive and kind person any one of us could have had the privilege to meet. In my eyes, she was simply