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BGT star Bruno Tonioli on ‘relentless period’ of his life amid series of deaths: ‘It was seven years of nightmare’

BGT judge Bruno Tonioli once spoke about a seven-year period in which many members of his family and close friends died.

He has become a firm favourite in his role as a judge on BGT, bringing joy to viewers every weekend – but Bruno Tonioli once opened up on a “relentless” seven-year period which saw many of his family members and friends die in succession. Speaking on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in 2017, Bruno broke down in tears as he spoke about grief. Speaking about his parents’ reaction to his work in the world of dance Bruno told the Mirror in 2005: “When I became successful as a choreographer, they realised I was earning a living doing what I liked to do.

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