Helen Skelton throws support behind Strictly co-star Ben Fogle after tragic loss
dailystar.co.ukHelen Skelton threw her support behind her Strictly co-star Ben Fogle after his emotional post about his son's death.Animal Park star Ben took to Instagram on Wednesday (August 24) with a heartbreaking post about his late son Willem, who tragically died a stillborn back in 2014.In his powerful post, the TV presenter admitted the pain "never goes a way" and that he misses his son dearly even though he never got to know him.READ MORE: Strictly fix row as Helen Skelton claims she can't dance despite winning awardHe also told his 478k followers that losing Willem reminded him to "chase happiness" and to "make the most of every moment".Ben's post clearly resonated with his pal Helen as she decided to share the post to her Instagram Story so her 322k followers could see it.Both Helen, 39, and Ben, 48, have been confirmed to take part in this year's series of BBC's Strictly, which is due to return next month..In her post, Helen simply wrote: "This" with two raised-hand emojis that highlighted her appreciation.Ben shared a sweet snap of his family, including his wife Marina and their two children, Iona and Ludovic.The dad began in his post: "August 24, Austria," which was the time and place he lost his son Willem.He went on: "The date we lost little Willem.
A little boy I love and miss dearly even though I never got to know him."While the pain never goes away, it is like the surf, it sweeps in and out and with time you learn to surf.
For me, his anniversary is a reminder of what I have rather than what I have lost."It reminds me not to take things for granted but with gratitude.
I try to remind myself that the things we take for granted, someone else is praying for."It has given me perspective and compassion.
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