04 May 2023 , 07:09
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Actress Vicky Wright, the fiancée of comedian Bobby Davro and daughter of England footballer Billy Wright, has died.
Last week, the comedian explained opened up about the "absolute agony" of watching Vicky battle the disease after he proposed to her in 2022, having been together for 12 years.
Vicky, 63, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which is difficult to detect until it reaches an advanced stage.
Discussing her battle, he said: "It's extremely, extremely, extremely painful."
Taking to Twitter, Kelly Wright-Warhurst, Vicky's daughter, penned: "Hello everyone. Some incredibly devastating news to share as my wonderful mum Vicky has sadly passed away this morning.
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"I wanted to use this platform to let you all know, as I know how much she valued all your love and support in so many ways."
Vicky's dad, England footballer Billy Wright also died from pancreatic cancer
The sad news comes just days after Bobby confirmed Vicky's diagnosis (Piers Allardyce/REX/Shutterstock)Vicky's dad, Wolverhampton Wanderers and England footballer Billy Wright had also battled the disease, passing away in September 1994 aged 70, just months after his diagnosis.
Fans have since flocked to Twitter to share tributes, with one writing: "This is incredibly sad news; I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Sending lots of love to you all."
Loose Women star Denise Welch penned: "So very sorry," alongside three heart emojis.
BBC Midlands' Nick Owen commented: "Oh no. Shattering news. I had known Vicky for more than 40 years and loved her company. Her dad Billy gave me my first job in television. I feel terribly sad tonight. Thoughts with all the family."
Meanwhile former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour added: "So sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your family."
Vicky's daughter Kelly confirmed the tragic newsSpeaking to the Daily Star last week, Dancing On Ice star Bobby said: "To see someone as beautiful as her with this illness is horrific, it's so sad."
He went on to explain that he has been able to keep himself preoccupied having thrown himself into work as part of a "distraction".
"Thank goodness I've got my work because it keeps my mind off this for a bit of time," he said before continuing: "I don't want the fact I'm keeping working to sound selfish.
"Everyone who knows me knows it's just a distraction for a bit of time from trying to help Vicky. I need to see people laughing, and I like that I can still make people laugh while dealing with this."
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