Most Haunted star Derek Acorah has died aged 69 'after a very brief illness' that put him in a coma in intensive care, announces his 'devastated' wife as she says: 'I will miss you forever!'
- Derek's wife Gwen Acorah Johnson shared the news on Facebook this morning
- She wrote on his official page today: 'Farewell my love! I will miss you forever!'
- Self-styled spiritual medium who starred in Celebrity Big Brother died last night
Most Haunted star Derek Acorah has died aged 69 'after a very brief illness' that put him in a coma in intensive care, his devastated wife has confirmed.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Gwen Acorah Johnson said her husband passed away last night.
She wrote: 'Farewell my love! I will miss you forever! I'm devastated to announce that my beloved husband Derek has passed away after a very brief illness.
'Thank you so much to everybody who has supported me - I can never thank you enough.'
Derek Acorah with his wife Gwen Acorah Johnson who posted the heartbreaking news on Facebook this morning, writing: 'Farewell my love! I will miss you forever! I'm devastated to announce that my beloved husband Derek has passed away after a very brief illness'
Acorah alongside his Most Haunted co-hosts Yvette Fielding and Phil Whyman in 2004
Gwen posted this picture of the medium playing with his pet poodle and German Shepherd early this morning
Acorah appearing as a guest on Antiques Roadshow in 2003
Acorah is pictured holding up two of his cats at his house
Acorah's wife Gwen revealed her heartbreak this morning after his death last night
A few days ago Acorah had posted on Facebook about he and his wife being ill over the festive period.
He wrote: 'Good morning everybody and I hope you've all had a spectacular celebration bringing in the new year and the new decade.
'I spent the time quietly at home with Gwen as we've both had the awful flu bug which has brought us down so low, hence the reason for my lack of live presence on Facebook.
'I hope to be back within the next couple of days when I will be giving messages from spirit for the new year. Have a wonderful day everybody and much love to you all! X.'
He posted on January 2 a picture of a candle, with the caption: 'Candle of hope! Share to light the way.
'For all in need of strength and healing.'
And yesterday his official page also shared a picture of him with the message: 'It's Friday! Life is too short to start your day with broken pieces of yesterday, it will definitely destroy your wonderful today and ruin your great tomorrow.'
In Gwen's social media post this morning, the wife of 24 years mentioned a 'vile couple who hounded him' while he was in a coma. 'I hope you have the decency to hang your heads in shame,' she added.
Derek Acorah (left) entered the Celebrity Big Brother house at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Herfordshire in August 2017 (right)
Acorah (pictured with his dog) found fame as a spiritual medium and fronted Predictions With Derek Acorah early in his TV career
He went on to appear in series 20 of Celebrity Big Brother, where he came fourth. Left and right: Acorah
Acorah found fame as a spiritual medium and fronted Predictions With Derek Acorah early in his TV career.
He went on to appear in series 20 of Celebrity Big Brother, where he came fourth.
While in the house he claimed his skills were called upon by Los Angeles Police Department, who asked him to visit the crime scene at the centre of OJ Simpson's 1995 murder trial, following the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and pal Ron Goldman.
He told his housemates: 'I went out to LA. Psychometrised the building, and described two people, centred by a very powerful man.'
Born in Bootle, Merseyside, in 1950, Acorah featured in regular segments on 1996 TV show The Psychic Zone before becoming a contributor on spin-off show Psychic Livetime.
His own show, Predictions With Derek Acorah, where he would conduct readings with members of the public in their own homes, became a frontrunner for the genre of paranormal investigation programmes.
In 2001, Acorah joined Most Haunted when it launched and worked on the show for six series.
Some years later, he fronted Michael Jackson: The Live Seance, which saw the medium attempt to contact the singer's spirit.
Born in Bootle, Merseyside, in 1950, Acorah (left and right on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017) featured in regular segments on 1996 TV show The Psychic Zone before becoming a contributor on spin-off show Psychic Livetime
His own show, Predictions With Derek Acorah, where he would conduct readings with members of the public in their own homes, became a frontrunner for the genre of paranormal investigation programmes
In 2001, Acorah (left and right) joined Most Haunted when it launched and worked on the show for six series
Some years later, he fronted Michael Jackson: The Live Seance, which saw the medium attempt to contact the singer's spirit
Fellow paranormal investigator, and presenter of Help My House Is Haunted, Barri Bhai tweeting: 'Despite some people's views on him and the entertainment show he was most associated with during his career, he was very much loved by many and played an important role in our paranormal popular culture.
'Thoughts go out to Gwen and his family and friends.'
Author Melinda Salisbury wrote: 'Genuinely sad to hear Derek Acorah has died.
'I was (predictably) a huge fan of Most Haunted, back in the day - I even went to a couple of Most Haunted Live! shows. No matter your beliefs on ghosts, Derek was a hell of a showman.'
Singer and 2011 X Factor runner up Marcus Collins tweeted: 'RIP @derek_acorah.'
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