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Wimbledon icon Annabel Croft's husband's chilling sign he was ill just weeks before death


Former tennis professional and BBC presenter Annabel Croft's beloved husband Mel Coleman tragically died aged 60 after he was diagnosed with stage three stomach cancer

Known for her regular appearances as part of the Wimbledon presenting team, Annabel and Mel's love story began in 1988 during a yacht racing assignment. Annabel took to social media to share her heartache, stating: "'My beloved husband Mel passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning after a short battle with cancer. During an episode of Strictly, where she was partnered with Johannes Radebe, Annabel revealed that her husband was an avid fan of the show and she hoped he was watching her performances.

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