Simon Cowell chokes back tears as he pays tribute to grieving dad at charity ball

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Simon Cowell choked back tears as he paid tribute to a grieving father during a moving speech.The television personality and record executive spoke at the Together For Short Lives Ball on Tuesday night, which aimed to raise at least £300,000 to allow families caring for children with life limiting conditions make the most of the time they have together.

Among those who have been helped by the charity are NHS nurse Adam and his wife, who lost their young daughter Emily to Rett syndrome — a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development.

After Adam gave a moving tribute to his daughter's short but joyful life, Simon applauded his courage, and began to choke back tears as he did so.