Dancing on Ice stars pay tribute to former pro skater after tragic death
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Dancing on Ice stars have paid tribute to professional skater Sean Rice after his sad death at the age of 49.
Over the weekend, it was confirmed that the skater has passed away on Friday, January 14. The cause of death is currently not known. He is survived by his wife, fellow pro skater Jodeyne Higgins, and their child Signey.
The Canadian skater took part in the 2011 and 2012 runs of the ITV show, paired with Angela Rippon and Chemmy Alcott, respectively.
Alcott posted a tribute to him on Twitter, writing: "Have just heard the tragic news that Sean Rice, my partner from DOI has passed away. The world will miss your amazing energy and you healing hands. All my love to J and S. x"
Have just heard the tragic news that Sean Rice, my partner from DOI has passed away. The world will miss your amazing energy and you healing hands. All my love to J and S. x pic.twitter.com/zgNe9URcIB
— Chemmy Alcott OLY (@ChemmySki) January 16, 2022
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Fellow Dancing on Ice professional Frankie Poultney shared a video of Rice performing and wrote: "Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great – an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20yrs – Sean Rice, 20/07/72 - 14/01/22.
"Gone too soon but we will Love You For A Thousand Years – all our thoughts are with Signey & Jodeyne."
Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great - an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20yrs - Sean Rice, 20/07/72 - 14/01/22 gone too soon but we will Love You For A Thousand Years - all our thoughts are with Signey & Jodeyne 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/MdNQzrjSXX
— Frankie (@FrankieSk8) January 15, 2022
Matt Evers, who is currently in the latest series alongside Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, quote-tweeted Poultney and added: "One of the best… thank you Sean for your gift. This routine from The Professionals on Ice was incredible. It was a pleasure to know and work with you…"
One of the best… thank you Sean for your gift. This routine from The Professionals on Ice was incredible. It was a pleasure to know and work with you… 💔 https://t.co/cTHlDvNcsE
— Matt Evers (@TheMattEvers) January 16, 2022
A spokesperson for the ITV show is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "We are all deeply saddened to hear this news. Sean was a wonderful skater and friend to many on the Dancing on Ice team. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time."
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Sean's family and, at the time of writing, has raised $16,000 of its $25,000 goal.
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