Victoria Pendleton declares dying of dual brother following mind tumour
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ictoria Pendleton has introduced the dying of her twin brother Alex, who had been identified with an “aggressive” mind tumour.
The former observe bicycle owner turned jockey stated her brother died on the age of 42 on Thursday morning.
In an Instagram publish, Pendleton wrote: “If you know me then you likely know my twin brother Alex, I just wanted to let you know that this morning Alex sadly passed away after an epic battle against an aggressive brain tumour.
“He will be painfully missed by many. Rest in peace my kind, brave twinnie, you will forever be in our hearts.”
The Olympian acquired messages of condolences from celebrities together with presenter Geth Jones, retired athlete Dame Kelly Holmes, adventurer Ben Fogle, This Morning’s Dermot O’Leary and Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu.
Sharing crying and love coronary heart emojis, Dame Kelly wrote: “I am so so sorry to read this Vic #sending much love to you and family Xx.”
Snowboarder Jamie Nicholls additionally wrote: “Lots of love VP. Incredibly sorry for your loss and thinking of you.”
Pendleton, additionally identified for her appearances on Emmerdale, A Question Of Sport and Celebrity SAS, retired from biking after successful gold on the London 2012 Olympics.
She beforehand shared in June 2018 that Alex acquired married, saying it might be good to be “half as good of a person” as him.