BBC broadcaster Simon Warr has died aged 65 after a short battle with pancreatic and liver cancer.
Simon, who was the headmaster on the Channel 4 series That’ll Teach ‘Em, had been receiving end of life care in a hospice.
The radio star had said he was ‘unlikely’ to return in a heartbreaking message signing off from Twitter on Friday.
‘Dear friends/followers, I’m unlikely to be on Twitter again. As some know already, I have a very serious health condition & am now receiving care in a hospice,’ he posted.
‘I have asked a close friend to let you know the outcome, but I’d like to thank you all for your friendship & support…’
The BBC Broadcaster and author had recently signed off explaining he was receiving end of life care in a hospice.
And on Saturday, his friend wrote: ‘It is with great sadness that I’ve been asked to let all Simon’s followers know that he passed away early this morning at the age of 65 after a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.
‘He was surrounded by his family, as well as the love & prayers of his many friends…’
The friend continued: ‘Simon’s family have asked me to thank everyone who sent him such kind messages of love, support & hope. Simon’s campaign for justice for the falsely accused will continue.
‘He had just finished writing a new book. Funeral arrangements will be shared soon. RIP Simon’.
Simon, who authored the book Presumed Guilty, had dedicated much of his career to raising awareness about the pain caused by false sexual allegations. It comes after he was found innocent after being accused of sex abuse in 2012 by a boy he’d never met.
Just two days before his death, he posted: ‘I like to think that my legacy will be a greater awareness of the human costs of false sexual allegations & wrongful convictions.
He added: ‘It is a comfort to know that my book Presumed Guilty has been useful for so many who have faced this ordeal & for their families.
‘There is still much work to do, but I’ll not be able to be part of it. I have greatly enjoyed tweeting & campaigning, as well as meeting some of you. Goodbye to you all, dear friends. Yours, Simo.’
Jeremy Vine paid tribute to Simon, writing: I am very sad to hear this. Simon Warr brought huge energy to every appearance he made @BBCRadio2 and @JeremyVineOn5 , and there were many.
‘He had incredible zest and a passion for learning and debate.’
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