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'Love of my life'

Who was Janice Long’s husband Paul Berry and how many children did they have?

PRESENTER and Broadcaster Janice Long tragically passed away after a short illness on Christmas Day, and tributes have been pouring in.

Her husband Paul shared that he had "lost the love of my life".

Radio legend Janice Long passed away on Christmas Day 2021
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Radio legend Janice Long passed away on Christmas Day 2021

Who was Janice Long's husband Paul Berry?

Liverpool born presenter Janice Long died at home on Christmas Day 2021, surrounded by her family - including her long-time partner Paul.

Her death came just four years after her brother and fellow entertainer Kevin Chegwin passed away.

After Janice's death, her husband Paul said: "I've lost the love of my life and I'm going to spend the rest of it half a person. She had my back from the day we met, you couldn't possibly ask for more love and loyalty from a wife."

Not much is known about Paul outside of his relationship with Janice, as he kept a low profile.

When did they get married?

Paul and Janice first got together in 1987, ten years after she married her first husband, Trevor Long - from whom she took her professional name.

Janice and Trevor divorced in 1982.

Despite being in a relationship that spanned three decades, Janice and Paul didn't decide to make it legal until 2017 when they finally tied the knot.

The pair remained together until her death.

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Janice and Paul welcomed their son Fred in 1988
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Janice and Paul welcomed their son Fred in 1988

How many children did Janice Long have?

A year after they started dating in 1987, Janice and Paul welcomed their first child, a son named Fred - who is now 33 years old.

Eight years on, the pair had their second child, a daughter they called Blue, who is now in her mid-twenties.

After her mother's passing, Blue shared her grief: "Mum I love you. You paved the way for me to have an incredible life. You were a trailblazer for so many women to go conquer and succeed.

The first woman to host Top of the Pops and to have her own daily show on Radio 1. You have shown me that anything is possible and to never stop fighting for what you want a deserve."

Ex-Top of the Pops presenter Janice Long dies aged 66 after battle with ‘short illness’
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