James Jordan shares heartbreak after devastating death of ‘great friend’ (Image: ITV)
is mourning the death of a “great friend” as the professional dancer opened up about the sudden loss.
Taking to social media, the former pro shared his grief and disclosed that he, along with friends from different corners of the globe, honoured their friend and fellow dancer Andy’s memory via a virtual gathering.
The former star posted on : “On Saturday I lost a great friend He was a Legend in our dance world but more importantly a legend as a friend. I have many fond memories of my time spent with him and he touched the hearts of so many who knew him.”
He reminisced further: “Last night a group of us got together on a call from all over the world – Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland and England to raise a glass and swap stories. He will be missed by many but never forgotten RIP Andy.”
Subsequent images depicted James and his friends toasting to their friend’s memory, seen on a video call; each one in different settings but united in remembrance.
James and his friends gathered on a call to honour their friend (Image: Instagram James Jordan)
In one of the pictures, James could be seen at home, while another friend took part from bed, as they all raised their glasses during the difficult time.
The news comes shortly after the professional dancer James, who recently starred in the Christmas pantomime Cinderella, returned to the family home he shares with wife Ola Jordan and their daughter Ella.
Writing in her most recent column, the former Strictly star revealed her other half is set to undergo surgery following his recent Legends Tour.
“Poor James needs to have an operation on a hernia which has returned, so I really feel for him,” she told HELLO!
Ola continued: “He thinks the dancing on the Legends Tour might have triggered it. It will put him out of action for a while as he recovers. I must admit he’s a good patient though and doesn’t moan. So, it’s a quiet start to the year for us.”