The parents of TV property expert Phil Spencer have died in a “tragic” accident, it’s been reported.
News of the accident, which happened on the family farm, broke late last night (August 19).
Phil has yet to break his silence about the devastating loss. His presenting partner Kirstie Allsopp has revealed she has spoken to Phil, though, and the fact that his parents died together is a “great source of solace” for Phil and his family.
Parents of Phil Spencer die in ‘tragic’ accident
Richard, 89, and Anne, 82, were reportedly on their way to lunch at a local pub on Friday (August 18) when their car veered off the access road and into a shallow river running through their estate in Littlebourne, close to Canterbury in Kent.
Police, the fire brigade and an air ambulance raced to the scene. It’s claimed three fire engines and a water rescue unit spent two hours winching the vehicle from the river. Richard and Anne were pulled from the vehicle. However, they could not be saved. They were taken to hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead. Anne died later in hospital.
Neighbours commented that they had seen a helicopter flying over. According to The Sun, one said the couple’ car “ended up”“”
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