Kevin Clifton penned a heartbreaking tribute to his pal Jonathan Clough who has sadly died on the age of 37. The previous Strictly Come Dancing producer was dwelling with an incurable mind tumour after being recognized with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma in 2024. An enchantment had been launched to assist elevate funds for Jonathan – whose hit exhibits embrace Strictly, The Apprentice and Gogglebox – to fund specialist remedy for the dad-of-two.
Kevin, 43, was flooded with messages of help as he paid tribute to his beloved pal on Saturday. In view of his 386,000 followers he honoured the TV producer as he wrote, “will miss your endlessly”. The put up was accompanied by a photograph of Jonathan.
The Strictly star wrote: “A tremendous pal, an incredible man, an incredible father and a heck of a fighter for his wonderful household. I’ll miss you endlessly [heartbroken emoji].”
Kevin was inundated with messages of help from buddies and followers alike as they supplied their condolences.
His girlfriend Stacey Dooley was one of many first to react as she shared a coronary heart emoji.
A fan penned: “I am so sorry. Sending hugs and luxury.”
A 3rd wrote: “Heck of a person who might be missed so very a lot.” Whereas a fourth added: “Love and condolences to you all.”
Actor Sam Swainsbury additionally penned a heartbreaking tribute to Jonathan who sadly died on Boxing Day.
In a prolonged Instagram put up, he shared: “Jonathan Clough. Thanks to everybody who donated to, shared and commented on Jonathan’s GoFundMe web page. The assistance and help that poured out was overwhelming. It made an ENORMOUS distinction. And opened up so many doorways that have been beforehand locked shut.
He noticed his daughter’s first day at college. He then made it to her first play. He then made it to Christmas. He then sadly handed on Boxing Day. He fought for each final second. He exceeded all expectations. He was extraordinary.
I haven’t got many extra phrases than that. I nonetheless cannot consider it. However thanks [heartbreak emoji].”
The actor additionally arrange a GoFundMe in his pal’s honour after the household launched an enchantment after Jonathan and his companion Tracy Martin each had to surrender their jobs in tv, promote their residence and transfer with their two younger youngsters from London to Wigan to her dad and mom.
Tracy defined how this horrible sickness has turned their lives the other way up after Jonathan collapsed and was rushed to A&E after he suffered a seizure in March 2024.
She stated: “In March 2024, Jonathan was excited a couple of promising interview for a brand new present: a job that will take him to Alaska.
“Having been an integral a part of the groups on Strictly Come Dancing, Gogglebox, The Apprentice and MasterChef, he’s by no means been afraid of a problem.
