Gladiators Star Jodie Ounsley, also known as Fury, shared the heartbreaking news that her father Phil Ounsley died suddenly at the age of fifty-six.
Phil suffered a heart attack while climbing Pen-y-Ghent, one of Yorkshire’s three peaks on Sunday.
The mountain was the one he climbed many times during his life.
Emergency crews attempted to save the star’s father, including an airlift from the 2,277-foot summit, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
However, the sudden loss of his father has left friends, family and fans in shock.
Jodie posted a message on Instagram remembering her father as her “absolute hero”, expressing how he always encouraged her to dream big and had loved her completely.
Along with his message, he shared photographs that show moments from his childhood to his adulthood, highlighting their close bond.
A source said the sun that Phil has been fit and healthy, which makes his death even more shocking.
The source described him as a kind and generous man who often worked for charity and went out of his way to help others.
Furthermore, his sudden passing has deeply affected his wife Jo, his son Jack and the entire family along with his fans.
Phil Ounsley was remembered as a devoted father and a man who inspired those around him. His daughter Jodie paid tribute to his support, guidance and love and said she would be forever grateful.
His family and fans continue to mourn the loss of a man who lived fully and encouraged others to do the same.
