A Place in the Sun star Jean Johansson’s dad tragically dies as host pays touching tribute

She wrote: "My dad died earlier this month. I wasn't sure whether to write about it but I decided I had to - for two reasons.

"To honour the extraordinary life my dad lived and to express my heartfelt thanks to those who cared for him in his final days.

"Many times I've read the phrase 'They died surrounded by family' and my dad truly was.

"He was bombarded with love at the end of his life, with my siblings and I taking turns in holding his hand for three days as he slipped away from us."

The doting daughter went on to hail the incredible nurses of Inverclyde Royal Hospital who gave her dad the "highest level of care and respect."

She added: "They comforted us at our most vulnerable and terrifying time. I will never forget their kindness and understanding.

"And then the brilliant carers when he got home who visited him and gave him daily encouragement and helped raise a smile."

Port Glasgow-born Jean remembers her late father as a bit of an adventurer and fondly recalls his unconditional love for his family.

Jean's dad John was born in 1944 in Kirkcaldy to parents Arthur and Annie.

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