Olympic champion Christopher Dean, one half of skating duo Torvill and Dean, is celebrating his 63rd birthday. This marks 37 years since his steamy performance with Jayne Torvill to Ravel’s Bolero won them a gold medal.
And despite their closeness on the ice, the pair claim the lack of romance has allowed them to work together for years. "We never got married, and that is the secret," Jayne, also 63, once said. "No kissing, no sleeping together, no marriage – that’s been the key to our relationship.” She added: "No doubt we’ll end up in retirement homes near to each other on our zimmer frames!" Get the news you want straight to your inbox.
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