Kym Marsh has shared her 'promise' to her mum as she shared an emotional family update. The actress and presenter took to social media to reveal it was her mum Pauline and dad Dave's wedding anniversary on Wednesday (July 24). But fans of Kym will know that she and her family were devastated earlier this year when Dave died, at the age of 78, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He publicly shared his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2021. He appeared on BBC's Morning Live with Kym and Pauline, saying he wanted to make others aware of the symptoms and to seek medical help when they recognise them. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon says 'all I've done for you' as son issues refusal during her proud update In November 2023, Kym's parents appeared on the BBC One programme to provide an update, with Kym saying they were living "day by day" as her father’s cancer had spread into his bones before it was announced on January 12 that Dave had sadly died.
Kym has since openly shared her grief journey with her fans and followers, with many firsts without Dave along the way. The latest being what would have been his and Pauline's wedding anniversary. The former Coronation Street star took to Instagram and shared a gorgeous black and white picture of her parents together during happier times, seemingly enjoying a dance together.
Captioning the poignant photo, Kym wrote: "Today is Mum and Dad’s wedding anniversary. 59 years today. He may not be here physically @marshyswife but he will be around you always.
To be with you both was truly to be in the presence of love and devotion. That will never die." Instagram The 48-year-old then added: "We’ve got you mum.
Promise. Love you both with all of my heart always," before messages of love and support came flooding in. @itsdonnaroberts said: "Happy anniversary to them, love never dies darling.
" @shirley.rockliffe commented: "Beautiful pic sending love to you all and your beautiful mum xx God bless Mr Marsh." @irene_estry wrote: "Love always surrounds you Kym.
Thinking of you and your lovely mum today." @showjumper2023 shared: "Sending lots of love to you all , he was truly a lovely man." @smartintin posted: "Big love to you Kym.
He’ll always be with you." @davidmercer86 added: "Sending so much love to you all today Kym. I use to see your mum and dad often when I worked in Widnes.
They were both so lovely. You could sense and feel the love they had for one another. I won’t forget that.
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