The Kemps

JP Liz

Source The Mirror

Martin and Gary Kemp are reportedly "struggling to cope with the double loss" of their mother and father.
The Spandau Ballet brothers are being comforted by family and friends following the family tragedy, reports The Mirror.
Retired printer Frank, 79, suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead at a Bournemouth hospital where Eileen, 77, was being treated for a heart bypass. She died 48 hours later of "a broken heart". A joint funeral is planned for the couple, who were married for 55 years, next week.
"Martin and Gary adored their parents. This has hit them like a double lightning bolt," a friend said.

losing one parent is bad but losing both in the space of 48 hours is devastating

RIP

Jesus that is rough.

In a way it is nice for the parents though.

kelle

I had a similar experience 4 years ago, my father and mother were both diagnosed with cancer then died a few months later within 4 weeks of each other.
Poor Martin and Gary - I really feel for them.

I'm sorry to hear that Kelle.

kelle

Thanks, Moonbaby. Like you said, it's lovely for the parents.
Their parents died suddenly, though - that must be more difficult.

Clare Bear

God that's horrible It must be some comfort to know they are together though.

Sorry for your loss too Kelle.

JP Liz

kelle wrote: »

I had a similar experience 4 years ago, my father and mother were both diagnosed with cancer then died a few months later within 4 weeks of each other.
Poor Martin and Gary - I really feel for them.

Sorry for your loss

Loopy

kelle wrote: »

I had a similar experience 4 years ago, my father and mother were both diagnosed with cancer then died a few months later within 4 weeks of each other.
Poor Martin and Gary - I really feel for them.

Very sad Kelle, I imagine you need a lot of strength to get through that

Firetrap

Now that's what you call a double-whammy.