Chloe Madeley has paid tribute to "strong" and "honest" Sean Rice, after he died aged 49.
Chloe Madeley has paid tribute to Sean Rice
The 'Dancing on Ice' professional figure - who skater appeared on the ITV show from 2011 to 2012 - passed away on January 14, and Chloe, who took part in the programme in 2011, admitted he did things on the ice that made her "jaw drop".
She wrote on her Instagram Stories: "My heart goes out to the skating world and the DOI family for the loss of Sean Rice. He was a strong, honest, kind and incredibly funny man who did things on the ice that made my jaw drop."
Chloe also sent her well wishes to Sean's wife and 'Dancing on Ice' pro skater Jodeyne Higgins.
She added: "Sean and Jodeyne were the only couple I went to watch rehearse on tour, because every lift was something spectacular. My thoughts are with Sean's wife Jodeyne and their daughter Signey."
Skier Chemmy Alcott - who partnered Sean in 2012 - admitted his "amazing energy" and "healing hands" will be missed.
She wrote on Twitter: "Have just heard the tragic news that Sean Rice, my partner from DOI has passed away. The world will miss your amazing energy and you healing hands. All my love to J and S. x (sic)"
Pro skater Frankie Seaman revealed earlier this week that Sean had passed away.
She tweeted: "Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great – an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20 years.
"Sean Rice, 20/07/72 – 14/01/22 gone too soon, but we will Love You For A Thousand Years.
"All of our thoughts are with Signey and Jodeyne. (sic)"
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