Gloria Hunniford’s husband Stephen Means has died on the age of 85.

The 84-year-old broadcaster had been married to hairdresser Stephen since 1998 however the household confirmed on Wednesday (14.08.24) that he had handed away following an extended sickness.

A press release learn: “It’s with big disappointment and really heavy hearts that we share the passing of Stephen Means, Gloria’s beloved husband, who misplaced his battle yesterday afternoon.

“Stephen had been heroically preventing his sickness… however all the time with nice tenacity and a constructive spirit.”

The ‘Free Ladies’ star additionally paid tribute to her husband as she remembered him as an “extremely form, beneficiant man” and famous that she’s going to “all the time cherish” the 25 years she acquired to spend with him.

She stated: “Stephen was a gentleman and an enormous of a person, who will go away probably the most huge void not solely in my life however our complete household.

“He was an extremely form, beneficiant, and caring man with a delightfully quirky sense of humour which remained until the top.

“We had a tremendously completely satisfied 25-year marriage and did so many stunning and thrilling issues collectively that I’ll all the time cherish.”

Gloria was initially married to Don Keating and had Caron – who died in 20024 on the age of 41 following a battle with most cancers – with him in addition to sons Paul and Michael.

The ‘Rip Off Britain’ host divorced Don in 1992 and he handed away in 1997 on the age of 62.

Final 12 months, Gloria and Stephen celebrated their silver wedding ceremony anniversary and the couple returned to Kent fortress, the place they tied the knot, to mark the event.

On the time, she instructed Whats up! Journal: “I can bear in mind strolling into the church, full of household and buddies, and the candles all lit – it was great. We’ve typically stated we might like to dwell it over again.

“After all, there may be bodily attraction, however our relationship is stuffed with kindness and humour. We take pleasure in speaking to one another. Discuss, discuss, discuss – that could be a great factor.”