Joe Swash shares heartbreaking reason he didn’t post about his dad on Father’s Day - as Stacey Solomon pays tribute

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In an emotional post, Joe Swash shared the reason as to why he didn’t post about his dad on Father’s Day despite wife, Stacey Solomon, paying tribute to the dad of four.

His dad, Ricky, died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition at the age of 39, when Joe was just 11 years old. Sharing throwback photos, Joe captioned the post: “Some people have asked about my dad over Father’s Day and why I didn’t post.

I lost my dad when I was 12 and It’s still something I haven’t quite got over still. BUT this is my dad Ricky! the BEST DAD EVER!!” Fans flooded his post with heartfelt words and even pointed out that Joe was his dad’s double.

One commented: “You look like him! Grief isn’t something we get over .. it becomes a part of us and a sign of having loved and been loved,” another added: “My god you are his double, he’d be very proud of the man you’ve become,” while a third said: “You are his double!!