Blue Peter star’s husband, musician Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

Musician Giles Broadbent, the husband of former Blue Peter star Diane Louise Jordan has passed away at the age of 51.

The sad news was shared by the musician's quartet Stringfever, who shared a statement on their Instagram page expressing their shock at his death.

The statement read: "The Broadbent Family and Stringfever Joint Statement The acclaimed international violinist, Giles Broadbent, has died following a short illness. He was 51.

"Although Giles had not been well recently, we as a family are still in shock at his passing. The band will be taking a break whilst we make funeral arrangements."

"Giles is survived by his wife, the television presenter, broadcaster and former Blue Peter star Diane Louise Jordan and their daughter and grandchildren. The family asks for privacy at this time."

Fans were quick to share messages of condolences in the comments, with one writing: "I can’t quite comprehend this news and feeling for all of you; family and friends.

"You are a very strong family and I know you’d find support from each other. But if I can do anything for you please let me know."

"I am so so shocked and sorry to hear [crying emoji He was such an amazing guy, kind and sweet fellow musician [crying emoji] my sincere condolences [heartbroken emoji]" added another.

While a third penned: "Everyone who reads this will be in absolute shock and will feel great sadness from this news – he was so very much loved a fabulous human to have in your life be it a brief meeting or a long friend /family member. All my love to the whole family [three heart emojis]"

Giles and Diane met in 2006 and married a year later, following what she has since described as a "whirlwind" romance.

Speaking about their relationship last year, Diana told SheerLuxe: "I was single for many years while I was raising Justine and, funnily enough, she said to me recently that she and her cousins were worried back then that I was going to end up a lonely spinster!

"But I met my husband Giles in 2006, when I was 46, and we were married a year later. It was a bit of a whirlwind, but I just knew he was the one.

"We share similar values, even though we’re quite different people – I’m much more of an introvert and Giles loves the house to be busy and full of people. He’s also a musician, so he’s very expressive too."

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