World boxing champion Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester and now his former co-stars have paid tribute to him
After world boxing champion Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester this morning (September 14), tributes have begun pouring in. The Stockport-born fighter was just 46 years old.
A police cordon is currently in place at his residence on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the discovery of a body and stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson for GMP said: “We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”
As the world struggles to digest the tragic news of his passing, his Dancing on Ice co-stars have led the tributes to him. Ricky competed on the show in 2024 and was the first celebrity to be eliminated.
Greg Rutherford shared a sweet snap of the pair on the ice and penned a lengthy post. He began: “Utterly heart breaking news. I was so starstruck when I met Ricky for the first time and asked for this photo. I told him big a fan I was and through the entire chat he couldn’t have been kinder and more engaged.
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“Getting to know him the little bit I did that kindness always shined through. We had a couple of chats about mental health and the battles he’d faced and I told him some things that I hadn’t told anyone else about my own battles.
“He had some amazing words of support and I will always be thankful for that. A great human first and one of the greatest boxers we’ve ever seen. He’s going to be missed. Love to his family,” Greg concluded.
Finalist Adele Roberts shared her own picture with Ricky on the ice as she expressed: “Goodnight Ricky. Absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the news of Ricky’s passing. Thinking of his family, friends right now and all who knew him.
“He was such an amazing man. Someone I have admired from afar for years and couldn’t believe it when I got the chance to meet him. He was everything I’d hoped he’d be and more.
“So kind, funny, generous.. his laughter and spirit filled the room. He had the heart of a champ and was FEARLESS. You will be sorely missed Ricky. Gone way too soon. Rest in power champ.”
Judge Oti Mabuse took to her stories to say: “My heart goes out to @rickyhitmanhatton. Kindest heart and sweetest man. Was like a father figure to many celebs on doi.”
Love Island winner and musical theatre star Amber Davies penned: “Lovely Ricky. Thinking of all his loved ones, one of the sweetest during our time together on Dancing on Ice. RIP.”
His skating partner Robin Johnstone added: “Woke up to devastating news of the passing of my dear friend @rickyhitmanhatton. I’m beyond sad. You were a true friend. Sending my love to his beautiful girls Millie and Fearne and son Campbell.”
Fellow professional skater Andy Buchanan said: “Such sad news today. We’re going to miss you so much Ricky,” while Vicky Ogden wrote: “Incredibly sad. Thoughts are with his friends and family.”
The heartbreaking news arrives only months after the legendary fighter announced his comeback to the ring with a fight scheduled for December.
Throughout his illustrious boxing career, he held numerous world championships, as well as UK titles, and was honoured as Fighter of the Year in 2015.
Will Mellor also paid a touching tribute to his friend Ricky Hatton as the Two Pints actor Will, who is also from Manchester like the sports icon, has taken to social media to share his condolences. Boxing fan Will, 49, posted a black-and-white image of Ricky holding his world champion belts on his Twitter /X account.
The photo had the words RIP Ricky in sky blue at the bottom, marking his love for Manchester City. Alongside the upload, Will said:”I’m absolutely devastated to hear about my good friend Ricky Hatton!! He was the real people’s champion but his biggest battle was his mental health! May you rest in peace mate. #RIPRickyHatton #rip #mentalhealth.”
Source: Mirror
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