Sad News
Added 2023-03-15 10:17:27 +0000 UTCHello Everyone,
I wanted to apologise for the lack of activity here for the last few months. Gemma's dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer on January 12th and so we found ourselves living with a friend in Brighton until recently so that Gemma could visit him everyday and help with various situations that came up. He was already living in a care home for the blind, and the cancer made it almost impossible for him to move, so taking him to hospital for scans and tests was very difficult and quickly became impossible. Sadly he died on Feb 27th and so, for the last two weeks, we have been busy sorting out his affairs and making endless, heart breaking arrangements for the funeral and what comes next for his family.
We are now living in a hotel and today Gemma and Raven have gone in to London so I've decided to stay behind and film an update and, hopefully, a new Q&A as the room here is now empty and quiet. If I can I'll also make a start on the New Years video messages which I appreciate are now ridiculously overdue.
I'm sorry things have been a bit quiet.
Gary.
Comments
So sorry to hear that, cancer's a bastard. Took my mum.
Ste Cork
2023-06-01 17:56:56 +0000 UTCLove to all of you - so sorry for your loss.
MidgardianLoser
2023-03-23 20:08:50 +0000 UTCSo very sorry to read this news, Gary. Sending love to Gemma and all of you at this sad time. Take care. xxx
Paula Tompkins
2023-03-19 21:28:59 +0000 UTCSo sad...no words :( xxx
Mimi Deschutter
2023-03-18 19:24:27 +0000 UTCIt’s a horrible time for you all You take care Condolences to your family esp Gemma. 💕💕💕💕
Karen George
2023-03-17 21:43:49 +0000 UTCWe are so sorry for your loss. My dad passed about 6 years ago, it’s so hard. I know it is, but you both have so much strength and love that you’ll get this through this. Thank you for being so open with us here And agreed no need to apologize. Life happens unexpectedly sometimes.. we’re here for you.
Brandi Elizabeth Hudson
2023-03-17 01:50:09 +0000 UTCThanks for your post and commitment on here. As I have said on Instagram or Twitter there is no need to apologise. Looking after your wife and family plus yourself is the most important thing. I look forward to hearing more about the acoustic tour, when the time is right for you and everyone. I hope the next month etc. Is bearable for Gemma and her Dad's family. Take extra good care xxx
Jenny
2023-03-16 14:02:24 +0000 UTCI knew that Gemma's Dad had passed away, so personally there's absolutely no need to apologise. However its very kind and thoughtful of you. Always a true gentleman . Carry on looking after your lovely wife and family 🙂🙏❤
Jenny
2023-03-16 12:16:43 +0000 UTCI am so sorry for the loss of Gemma's beloved dad.. sending love and hugs to you and the family. I know it must be so difficult for you all right now. I was lost when my mum passed. ❤🙏
Jillian Rigsby
2023-03-16 05:46:30 +0000 UTCSorry to hear the news confirmed, Gary - after reading the info on Insta, we did put two and two together. There is a charity based here in the UK called Good Grief Trust who can help out at times like this. The lady who runs the charity played a character in Grange Hill for a few years. https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/
Richard Spowart
2023-03-15 21:33:32 +0000 UTCYou need time out to grieve together.It’s an awfully painful time as I’ve lost both my parents . Please don’t apologise you need to process this and the family need to rest.Luckily you are all together
Sally Carling
2023-03-15 18:14:41 +0000 UTCUnbelievable sad news, I lost my mum in December…..everything else goes right out the window when things as sad as this happens. I’m sure you all have great memories of Gemma’s dad which together with your family unit will get you all through this. I hope you all take care and stay safe 👍
Howard gibson
2023-03-15 17:39:56 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss. We all understand that family must come 1st xx
Viki Lindsay
2023-03-15 16:13:29 +0000 UTCso saddened to hear ,This is always such a hard time to go through, especially when we lose our closest loved ones , with all its turmoil and organising , we have to find a way to continue , you will gather strength from each other and slowly but surely get through this together , sending my condolences to you all at this difficult time xx
Sandra Duck
2023-03-15 16:04:53 +0000 UTCSo sorry, love to all of you
Nat Lockwood
2023-03-15 14:30:26 +0000 UTCSo sorry for your loss Gary Gemma and girls - all my love at this time, I am still reeling from the loss of my Dad so we all need to look after each other as best we can - virtual hugs to you all x We all understand that things need to wait please no need for apologies we are all the Numan family after all x
Jill Lincoln
2023-03-15 14:22:52 +0000 UTCSending love and condolences to Gemma and you all. I lost my dad in December. It’s disorienting and heartbreaking as you say. I am so glad you were there and together. Please take care. All the best.
Kimerly Hurley
2023-03-15 13:45:06 +0000 UTCNo need to apologize, Gary - and very sorry to hear about Gemma’s Dad. Sending lots of good energy to you and your family at this time 💜
DANIEL LEE COUSINS
2023-03-15 13:37:32 +0000 UTCSorry to hear this Gary. Condolences all around.
Mike Bax
2023-03-15 13:18:27 +0000 UTCSo sorry to hear this. Sending your family condolences.
Teri Den Herder
2023-03-15 12:25:21 +0000 UTCNo need for apologies. Sadly, most of us are at an age where we are losing parents and other loved ones. We all understand and totally empathise. You just need to look after each other and take time to grieve xxx
Jayne McGarry
2023-03-15 11:57:15 +0000 UTCYou and your family are what’s important right now. Take care of yourself, we can wait. Hugs to you and yours.
Denise A Pitts
2023-03-15 11:15:13 +0000 UTCThinking of you Gemma x
Lee Simeone
2023-03-15 11:10:20 +0000 UTCCondolences to Gemma, you and your family. Thank you for the update. No apologies are required.
Val
2023-03-15 11:07:19 +0000 UTCCondolences to Gemma and all the family, take care of yourselves xx
Alison Sowerby
2023-03-15 11:00:47 +0000 UTCI lost my dad just before Christmas and still can't get over the sadness of the loss to me and the family. Deepest condolences to you and your family. You have more than enough on your plate sorting out the formalities and arrangements so keeping us updated is the least of your worries for now.
John Carey
2023-03-15 10:46:53 +0000 UTCPlease take care of yourselves and each other - everything else can wait. Condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. Thank you for sharing.
screwball
2023-03-15 10:41:24 +0000 UTCFrom the deepest heart sending you all healing thoughts xx 🥀❤️🩹
J Tickle
2023-03-15 10:31:31 +0000 UTCNo need for the apology Gary. Thinking of you and your family ❤️
Dan Langford
2023-03-15 10:28:07 +0000 UTCI’ve been there mate. It’s horrible. Family first. Take all the time you need. ❤️ to the family.
Dalek Supreme
2023-03-15 10:25:37 +0000 UTCBest wishes to you, Gemma and the family at this sad time.
Kieran James
2023-03-15 10:25:06 +0000 UTCFamily first, that's what a man does.
Tony James
2023-03-15 10:21:59 +0000 UTCVery sorry to hear this Gary - heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Paula Robinson
2023-03-15 10:21:16 +0000 UTCNo need for apologies at all, you know everyone is sending Gemma, and all of you our heartfelt thoughts at this sad time. Take all the time needed... Be safe x
Rob Golding
2023-03-15 10:20:45 +0000 UTCNo worries. Sending love and strength to all of you during this time.
Bridgid Howland
2023-03-15 10:18:38 +0000 UTC
