Gladiators star Bernadette Hunt, who appeared as Falcon in the TV show, has died at the age of 59.
Bernadette joined the hit show in 1993 and remained until series eight in 1999. She also appeared on International Gladiators.
News of her death, at the age of just 59, was shared earlier today (March 31) on a Facebook page by the partner of her sister. Rick Jango revealed that Bernadette had been suffering from cancer.
Gladiators star Falcon dies aged 59
Bernadette, who was best known to TV fans as Falcon from Gladiators, has passed away at the age of 59, her family have revealed.
In a Facebook post, Rick Jango – her brother-in-law – revealed: “It is with great sadness that I have to tell you of the death of my partner’s younger sister Bernadette Hunt. Most people will remember her as Falcon from the hit TV Show Gladiators.”
She was one of the most lovely people I have ever met.
He added: “I had the privilege to be in her company a few times and I have to say she was one of the most lovely people I have ever met. She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest Gladiator, always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone.”
He then revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer a “number of years” ago. Sadly, he concluded the post: “She had been battling cancer for a number of years until sadly she lost her fight. RIP Bernie.”
Gladiators was one of my all time favourite TV shows growing up I remember having a cheese toastie after a soak in bath settling down ready to watch it 🥰 RIP Falcon #gladiators #ripfalcon
— Carla 🌈💙💛 (@carla_lufc88) March 31, 2023
Tributes pour in
Fans of the show have paid tribute to Bernadette on social media this morning, with an outpouring of grief shown over her passing.
“RIP Falcon from #gladiators. Loved that programme, cancer strikes again,” said one fan sadly. “May her soul rest in peace,” another added.
Another said: “Gladiators was one of my all time favourite TV shows growing up. I remember having a cheese toastie after a soak in bath settling down ready to watch it. RIP Falcon,” they then added.
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