The heartbreaking story behind Joe Swash's emotional tribute to his dad on Dancing On Ice
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukJoe Swash skated in tribute to his late father during Sunday Night's Dancing On Ice semi-final, and viewers were in tears as he told the story behind the performance.
The TV presenter and former EastEnders actor was tearful as he told how his skate song Stars by Manchester band Simply Red had such a special meaning for him and his family.
Joe, 38, was just 12-years-old when his dad Ricky died from the undiagnosed heart condition Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS).
The TV star and his pro skating partner Alex Murphy chose Stars to skate to on the ITV contest because it was his mum and dad’s favourite song and it always conjures childhood memories.
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