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Canadian ice skater Sean Rice has died at the age of 49.
The Dancing on Ice star, who appeared on the show in 2011 and 2012, passed away on January 14, friends have said.
Frankie Poultney, a fellow professional skater, took to Twitter on Sunday to share the sad news of Rice death.
She 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.’
Matt Evers, who is partnered with Sally Dyvenor in this year’s series, also took to Twitter to share a tribute.
He wrote: ‘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…’
Sean was partnered with Angela Rippon in 2011 and ski racer Chemmy Alcott in 2012.
Chemmy wrote on Twitter: ‘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’
Sean had a daughter Signey with his wife Jodeyne Higgins.
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice has said: ‘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.’
It is not yet known the cause of Sean’s death.
