Medium Derek Acorah dies aged 69 after brief illness

Medium Derek Acorah has died, aged 69. The medium and star of Most Haunted passed away, after a brief illness. His wife, Gwen, confirmed his death in a statement on her Facebook page.

‘Farewell, my love! I will miss you forever! I’m devastated to announce that my beloved husband Derek has passed away after a very brief illness,’ it read. ‘Thank you so much to everybody who has supported me – I can never thank you enough.’ Gwen also appeared to slam a couple who ‘hounded’ the late Celebrity Big Brother star while he was in a coma, stating she ‘won’t forget’ their actions.

‘To the vile couple who hounded him for responses to their ridiculous campaign whilst he was in Intensive Care in a coma, I hope you have the decency to hang your heads in shame,’ she added.

‘I have things to deal with now but I won’t forget nor will I forgive what you have done!’ Tributes poured in for Derek on social media, with many flocking to Twitter to pay their respects. ‘From our first day together, I always stood by your side, till our last day,’ one shared.

‘I feel so honoured, privileged and so blessed to have been part of yours and your family’s lives for so many years, but most of all to have been your friend.

I will never, ever forget you @derek_acorah.’ ‘Heaven gained an angel. A true gentleman and one of my husband’s dearest friends,’ another posted. ‘My heart goes out to his wonderful wife Gwen and their family. We will love and miss you forever. ‘Shine bright Derek and sleep tight xxx YNWA @derek_acorah.’ A friend shared: ‘I have just found out the sad news, fellow medium @derek_acorah has passed to the spirit world after a short illness.

Source – https://metro.co.uk/