The former British number one tennis player and broadcaster, Annabel Croft, opened up about her struggles after the death of her husband, Mel Coleman, and how her participation in Strictly Come Dancing is bringing some solace. Croft, who lost her husband to cancer just 16 weeks after diagnosis, described the performing aspect of the show as terrifying but also as a way to distract her mind from the pain. She referred to her dance partner, Johannes Radebe, as an angel who came into her life to alleviate the grief. Croft also shared the heartbreaking moment when they received the diagnosis and how her husband, despite knowing his fate, comforted her. She expressed her difficulty in processing his death as she recalled the day she collected his death certificate, with their children seeing their father’s name on it.
Croft, who had a successful tennis career and met Mel while participating in a TV show, reminisced about how he gave her confidence and taught her to live. She also revealed the unfortunate events that took place during their Portugal holiday, which led to her husband’s deteriorating health. She described his last moments in the hospital as traumatic. Croft referred to Strictly Come Dancing as a sanity-saver, offering her a distraction from the dark and empty house she would return to. She saw it as an opportunity to use her body and alleviate her pain through physical activity. Regardless of the outcome of the show, Croft expressed gratitude for the experience, acknowledging the importance of focusing on the present rather than dwelling on the future.
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