Kym Marsh revealed just how much she is missing her dad in a heartbreaking social media message following his death in January last year

Kym Marsh and her dad(Image: Kym Marsh/Instagram)

Kym Marsh shared a heartbreaking message on social media as she continues to mourn the loss of her dad. The Coronation Street star’s father died in January last year following a “long battle with prostate cancer”.

However, Kym is still coming to terms with his death and shared a throwback snap of the pair alongside an emotional message. Taking to Instagram, the former Hear’Say singer, 49, uploaded an image of the pair smiling for a selfie.

She captioned the Stories post: “Some days I just need my dad,” alongside a broken heart emoji. “Oh dad I miss you,” she sadly continued as she added another three broken heart emojis.

Kym Marsh posted an emotional upload(Image: Kym Marsh/Instagram)

Kym’s dad died in January 2024(Image: PA)

A statement last year explained how David Marsh had died following his cancer diagnosis. The update came after Kym had told her fans he “didn’t have long left”.

Speaking to PA news agency at the time, a spokesperson for Kym said: “It is with immense sadness that we confirm the passing of David Marsh. A much loved husband, dad, grandad, great grandad and friend to many, David passed away peacefully at home yesterday surrounded by his family. We are truly heartbroken and ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time.”

He had been diagnoses with cancer in 2021. Kym explained at the time that he had put off going for a health check-up during the pandemic. Sadly, by the time he did see a doctor, the disease had already spread to other parts of her dad’s body, like his pelvis and spine.

Talking to The Sun about his condition, she said: “At this stage doctors are talking about it being incurable, but it is treatable and the hope is that they may be able to extend his life – but by how much nobody really knows and he is in discomfort.”

Just weeks ago, Kym revealed her cousin Carl had also died. In an upsetting post, the star said he had died “far too soon”.

She wrote: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. Today our family say goodbye to Carl. My cousin. A legend to all who knew him. A light turned out far too soon.”

She went on: “A huge hole in our lives that will never be filled. Sometimes life makes no sense. There are times when you just can’t understand how such cruel things happen, to good honest people. This is one of those times.

“Carl was the kindest, funniest, most unique person I’ve ever known. The memories I have of us growing up, the camping holidays with the fam, the laughs, your silliness, your loyalty.

“You were one of a kind cuz, and I will miss you until the end of time. I wish I could be there today to say my final goodbye, but I know that you know how much I love you, and I know you would be telling me to stop being a silly arse and stop crying, and that you would want me to be where I am doing what I’m doing.”

She ended by saying: “Doesn’t stop me wishing I was there, or thinking of my family today, or grieving, or wishing I could make this better for everyone. I know that the family will give you the best send off cuz and that they will do you proud.

“We will love you forever and always. Good night god bless my wonderful cousin. Sleep tight.”