Anton Du Beke leads a tribute to former MP Ann Widdecombe after her death at the age of 78, following her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. The Manchester Evening News reports that Du Beke presents the show’s tribute, marking her passing in a broadcast segment. The Daily Mail and Mail Online add that Du Beke also addresses her death in a social media video, describing his personal reaction as “devastation.” Those reports say police have launched a murder investigation connected to her death.
Across the outlets, Widdecombe is identified as Du Beke’s dance partner on Strictly and as a former politician. The coverage focuses on both the public tribute and Du Beke’s on-record response, while the police investigation remains ongoing. Details of the circumstances surrounding her death are not provided in the supplied summaries, but the reports consistently indicate that law enforcement is treating it as a potential homicide and has begun investigative procedures accordingly.
