Gary Barlows Father Passes Away - Digital Spy - 16.10.09

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Gary Barlow's father passes away

Take That star Gary Barlow's father Colin has died suddenly, aged 71.

The pop singer cancelled an event launch for a Children In Need concert this morning to return to his parents' home in Frodsham, Cheshire.

"Everyone's devastated. It's not clear what's happened to Colin yet but it looks like he may have suffered a heart attack. We won't really know until the coroner's examination," a source told The Mirror.

"As soon as Gary heard he wanted to be with his family. The bereavement was such a shock. He is devastated."

His spokesperson commented: "Gary has suffered a family bereavement and we would like to ask for privacy at this sad time."

Barlow famously dedicated the 1995 Take That track 'Nobody Else' to his parents Colin and Marjorie.

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Thinking of all of the Barlow family at this difficult time....R.I.P Colin :'( xxx

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GARY BARLOW 'DEVASTATED' BY DAD'S DEATHGary Barlow is being comforted by friends and family after his father died suddenly from a suspected heart attack yesterday (15.10.09).



Gary Barlow is "devastated" after his father died suddenly yesterday (15.10.09).

The Take That singer - who raises three children, Daniel, nine, Emily, seven, and nine-month-old Daisy with his wife Dawn - is being comforted by loved ones after his 71-year-old dad Colin passed away from a suspected heart attack.

A family friend said: "Everyone's devastated. It's not clear what's happened to Colin yet but it looks like he may have suffered a heart attack. We won't really know until the coroner's examination."

Another source added: "As soon as Gary heard he wanted to be with his family. The bereavement was such a shock. He is devastated."

The 38-year-old star grew up in Frodsham, Cheshire, with his father, his mother Marjorie and his older brother Ian.

Gary has always been close to his father, and even dedicated the track 'Nobody Else' - from the band's third album of the same name - to his parents.

The singer-and-songwriter has been forced to cancel the launch of BBC charity show 'Children in Need' this morning.

The friend added: "The charity event for 'Children in Need' meant a lot to Gary. There is no way he would cancel the launch if it wasn't serious."

His spokesman confirmed: "Gary has suffered a family bereavement and we would like to ask for privacy at this sad time.


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ohh God! all my thoughts are with the family ! it must be hard times. I wish i could some condelences to them... but I understand is not possible neither right. OHh I'm thinking of them.. Poor Marjorie!!!! Ohhhh and all of them...but....