He's being supported by friends
He announced the news via social media, on Twitter, and said his father, Peter, had passed away aged 89, reports The Mirror. The Channel 4 star announced the news along with a picture of the pair of them.Read More: Roy Cropper's beloved shopping bag and actor David Neilson's heartbreaking reason for carrying it on screen
Back in 2020, Simon opened up about his dad's health battles in a poignant post for Peter's 87th birthday. The chef told Mind Map about his dad's battle and called him a "strong" man. "I remember my dad being a very strong human being and I remember him using that when he was fighting his illness – he had the power of positivity and mental agility and that always stuck with me."
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