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Racing presenter fights back tears in tribute to John Hunt’s wife and daughters

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Racing presenter fights back tears in tribute to John Hunt’s wife and daughters

A colleague of John Hunt has paid an emotional tribute to the racing commentator after the tragic passing of his wife and two daughters.

Hunt’s wife Carol and daughters Hannah and Louise were tragically killed with a crossbow on Tuesday in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire.




It is a tragedy keenly felt by the horse racing world, of which Hunt is a much-loved member.

On Friday, Hunt’s Sky Sports racing colleague Gina Bryce paid a touching tribute to her friend.

She said: “We start today’s programme by expressing our deepest sympathy and condolences to our much-loved and hugely respected colleague and friend, John Hunt

“The act of savagery that has robbed his beloved wife Carol and cherished daughters Hannah and Louise of their lives is something we will never be able to comprehend or come to terms with.

“The horror experienced by this kind and loving family and the grief that John and his daughter Amy will now carry with them is unfathomable.

“John is a friend, a mentor and a role model to me, and I speak for myself and everyone at Sky Sports Racing and Attheraces in saying that, ‘John, we are here for you now and always. You are in our hearts and our thoughts.’

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