Mollie King has reflected on the past few months dealing with her father’s death in an emotional post.
King, 35, spoke about the difficult time she’s had since losing her dad as she marked Brain Tumour Awareness month on Monday.
King’s father Stephen died just three months after learning of his brain tumour diagnosis last August, mere weeks after King welcomed her first child with fiancé Stuart Broad.
King spoke about how grateful she is that her dad got to meet his granddaughter Annabella before passing away in her post, as she detailed the struggles she’s had over his death.
The presenter wrote on Instagram: “I’ve always tried not to let myself think about losing someone I love, it’s too hard to think about, but last year this fear became a reality. In August my wonderful Dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour and we had to say goodbye to him just 3 months later.
“It’s still very hard to write about, I’ve been putting off writing this post because it’s easier to push it to the back of my mind and try to keep as busy as possible to cover up the heartache.
“Dad was the best Dad you could ask for. So caring, funny, honest and the best Grandpa to the little ones in our family. I know how much he would have adored Annabella and am so thankful that he got to hold her.”
King continued: “I think of him every single day and talk to Annabella about him when we’re winding down in the evening. For anyone who has lost someone, you might agree that the nights are the hardest, and talking about him in the past tense is something I hate doing.
“Dad’s life was cut short and his diagnosis came completely out of the blue - he was out walking Alfie with me the morning that everything changed. Dad was incredibly active, he ran 3 marathons and walked in Richmond Park almost every day. He had so much life left to live.”
King said her family have been left “utterly heartbroken by what this horrible disease did to Dad” and shared that they are raising funds for @thebraintumourcharity, who provide support to those affected by brain cancer.
The new mum revealed that her sister Laura is running the London Marathon next month in aid of the charity and asked for donations from fans, leaving a sponsorship link on Instagram Stories.
King said that her late father would be “incredibly proud” of her sister and the work their family are doing in his honour.
“Our lives will never be the same after losing our beloved Dad and our love and thoughts go out to anyone whose life has also been touched by cancer,” she finished.
