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Simon Thomas reveals he 'sunk a litre of vodka every night' to 'numb the pain' following the death of wife Gemma - ahead of welcoming second child with new partner Derrina


The Sky Sports presenter, 51, and son Ethan, now 12, were left devastated after she passed away within four days of receiving an acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis.

Simon Thomas has revealed how he 'sunk a litre of vodka every night' following the tragic loss of wife Gemma to cancer aged 40 in 2017 In April 2023, Simon opened up about the traumatic experience of losing Gemma to cancer and has revealed how God 'brought love' back into his life with Derrina. The presenter recounted the rapid progression of his wife's illness, and the profound impact that it had on his life - including his battle with his own faith.

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