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Jodie Ounsley Announces Death of Father Phil, 56, After Pen‑y‑Ghent Hike

No official cause has been released beyond reports of a suspected heart attack during an attempted airlift.

Overview

  • The Gladiators star said her father "suddenly passed away" on Sunday while walking Pen‑y‑Ghent in the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
  • Multiple outlets report he collapsed on the 2,277‑foot peak and that paramedics tried to airlift him without success.
  • He was identified as Phil Ounsley, a 56‑year‑old mixed martial arts enthusiast noted for fitness and charity work.
  • Coverage cites unnamed sources saying his wife Jo, daughter Jodie and son Jack are devastated, as friends and fans share condolences.
  • The announcement follows Jodie, 24, being confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special, with filming expected next Tuesday.