Just four days after she partied at the National Television Awards, where Closer spoke to her, Claire Sweeney’s life was rocked by the sudden death of her ‘dear friend’ and ex-partner Ricky Hatton.
The world champion boxer, who was 46, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on 14 September, tragically just weeks before a planned comeback.
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Claire, 54, posted a heartfelt tribute to her ex on Instagram, writing, ‘I’ve needed a few days to process the devastating news about my dear friend Ricky. My thoughts are with his family, especially his children Campbell, Millie Fearne and Lyla, his granddaughter… and to all his friends who loved him so deeply and for so many years, I send you my deepest sympathy.’ She added, ‘Ricky, you were…
