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.