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Eamonn Holmes has shared a heartfelt tribute to his dad on the anniversary of his death. The 65-year-old took to Instagram on Saturday (August 23) to remember his dad on what would have been his 100 th birthday.
He wrote, “My Dad Leonard, would have been 100 today, if he had lived,” in a black and white photo of his father. Instead, he passed away suddenly at the age of 64. What an impact on me that man had on me, despite the fact that I took Mummy for my appearance and the majority of my personality!
Every day, every single day, I think deeply of him. I know he still lives on in me and my four brothers because he was a joker and a prankster with a contagious work ethic.
“From all of us, Daddy, cheers.” Miss you more than words can express, “And Happy Heavenly Birthday!”
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Eamonn’s followers emailed the GB News presenter messages of support in the comments section, saying: “Lovely post Eamonn and your dad has a kind face. He’s turning 100 years old today in heaven.
Another person said, “See where you get your good looks, Eamonn, and not forgetting your beautiful mother,” while another said, “Your role model is to your family, Eamonn.”
Fourth added, “Time goes by and you learn to live with the pain of missing those who have passed, but what a massive heartache they all leave you with,”
Leonard, Eamonn’s father, died in 1990 from a fatal heart attack while driving. He was 64 years old. Eamonn’s father was unable to say goodbye to him, which resulted in hideous panic attacks that took his life, including one that occurred live on air while he was presenting breakfast TV.
Eamonn’s older brother called him to explain what had happened on that fateful April 21, 1991. Leonard, Conor and Coln, Eamonn’s mother Josie, and their brother Conor and Coln were on a caravan holiday in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, while Eamonn was employed in London.
Dad Leonard was forced to pull over at the side of the road after driving home from the trip after he had suddenly fallen ill.
Leonard suffered a fatal heart attack in the middle of the countryside, so Eamonn’s devastated family had no choice.
By accident, John Linehan, a close friend of John’s, was in the same area and rushed in to assist them while they waited for an ambulance.
“Daddy was still in the driver’s seat when John arrived at the car.” In his 2006 autobiography, This Is My Life, Eamonn remarked that “Mum had already dialed someone down for assistance.”
Conor, who remained loyal until the very end, assumed the role of an adult while leaning over to his father.
That night, he grew up a lot. [Our family friend] John, who had been realizing his distress, escorted him away from what was happening. Then he kneed beside Dad.
John continued speaking to him while they waited for an ambulance until he was unconscious. He attempted to revive him, but the ambulance crew was too late by the time they arrived.
