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Kate Beckinsale devastated as she announces step-father's death - 'I fought for you'


Actress Kate Beckinsale has shared the heartbreaking news of the death of her beloved step-dad, Roy Battersby, at the age of 87 – with a touching tribute on social media

Accompanying the announcement was a video featuring Roy reminiscing about his childhood memories of VE Day (Image: Instagram) Read MoreRelated Articles Succession's Kieran Culkin cries as he says he wants more kids while collecting Emmy award Kate, who recently rushed to the hospital after the Golden Globes, had been caring for both her step-dad and her mother, actress Judy Loe, who were simultaneously battling various health issues. Kate’s biological dad, Porridge actor Richard Beckinsale, died of a heart attack aged 31 in 1979, after being married to Judy for just two years.

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