Strictly’s Emma Weymouth supported by co-stars after father-in-law’s death from coronavirus

Strictly’s Emma Weymouth has broken her silence over her father-in-law Alexander Thynn’s death from coronavirus.

In a heartfelt posted shared to her Instagram account on Sunday, the socialite, 34, who has been married to Viscount Weymouth since June 2013, expressed her ‘deepest sadness’ about the heartbreaking news, and thanked the NHS for their help.

The grieving star was met with support from her former Strictly Come Dancing co-stars, including the likes of EastEnders’ Emma Barton and ballroom professional Karen Hauer, who sent their condolences via social media.

Emma, who shares John, five, and Henry, three, with her businessman husband, penned in her post: ‘It is with the deepest sadness that I share the news that my father in law, Lord Bath, has died at the age of 87.

‘Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, passed away on Saturday. He was admitted to the Royal United Hospital in Bath on March 28 where it was confirmed he had the coronavirus.

‘We would like to express our great appreciation for the dedicated team of nurses, doctors and other staff who cared so professionally and compassionately for Alexanders in these extremely difficult times for everyone.’

Flooding the comments, soap star Emma penned: ‘So sorry Emma & family’, while dancer Karen wrote: ‘Sending you and your family our deepest condolences.’

Strictly 2019 champion Stacey Dooley simply commented with a heart emoji, while former footballer Alex Scott added: ‘Sending love Emma to you and the fam ❤️ x x x.’ [sic]

Emma’s industry pals Rita Ora, Kirsty Gallacher and Pixie Lott also paid their respect to the late Lord Bath of Weymouth and his family during the difficult time.

COVID-19 was classed a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) last month, and has claimed 4,934 lives in the UK alone. 

Last week, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the immediate closure of all non-essential shops and threatened people with fines or even arrest if they do not ‘stay at home’.  

Gatherings of more than two people have been banned in the most dramatic curbs on freedom ever seen in Britain in time of peace or war, as the government goes all out to stop the spread of the killer disease. 

The eccentric owner of Longleat Safari Park Lord Bath died aged 87 over the weekend, just days after testing positive for the virus.  

He was the owner of Longleat Safari Park in Warminster, but was best known for his flamboyant dress sense and affairs with as many as 70 women, which he referred to as his ‘wifelets’.