Ricky Gervais and long-term partner Jane Fallon were left in mourning over the weekend, as Jane's sister, Gerry, sadly passed away due to cancer.
Ricky's partner, Jane Fallon, shared the news on her Twitter feed with a photo of her and Gerry together. In the photo, Jane wore a stunning red tropical-print dress, with an oversized belt and her hair tied up in a bun, while Gerry looked so elegant in a floral dress with matching belt.
In her caption, Jane shared: "My lovely sister, Gerry, passed away at the weekend. Here we are last year when she was in the middle of chemo, but loving the straight wig after a lifetime of curls. "Jane was supported by her fans, with one penning: "Sending my biggest smile and happiest thoughts your way, my friend.
I'm so sorry for your loss," while a second said: "I'm so sorry to hear Jane, sending you so much love - thoughts and prayers with you and Ricky. "Despite having been together since 1982, Ricky and Jane have never actually married, with the comedian explaining: "There's no point in us having an actual ceremony before the eyes of God because there is no God. "The pair are college sweethearts, having first met when they were both studying at University College London, with the couple moving in together after two years back in 1984, with Ricky once joking that their flat was situated above a "seedy sauna". RELATED: How my breast cancer diagnosis took me on the path to unexpected happinessThe pair have also decided against having any children, with Ricky explaining: "Too much hassle.
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