“Crushed with indescribable pain” — Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas reveals wife has passed away

Simon Thomas, a presenter who has worked for Sky Sports for the last 12 years, revealed on Twitter today that his wife has passed away.

In a heartbreaking tweet, Thomas said that his wife Gemma had passed away from leukaemia just three days after being diagnosed with the illness. He also asked readers to pray for his 8-year-old son Ethan, whom he described as "precious and in bits." He wrote, "Today I am crushed with indescribable pain. Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family and friends. If you are a prayer - pray for my boy Ethan. 8yrs, precious and in bits. Thank you." https://twitter.com/SimonThomasSky/status/934367442687668224 Many public figures have been quick to wish Thomas well following the tragic loss. https://twitter.com/maxrushden/status/934382725838049280 https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/934383160284020736 https://twitter.com/Schofe/status/934398069780688897 https://twitter.com/DFImpressionist/status/934382343841861632 https://twitter.com/nataliesawyer/status/934403811866808320 https://twitter.com/RachelRileyRR/status/934390148682387457 https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/934371714481434624