Gladiators legend Falcon – whose real name is Bernadette Hunt – has died aged 59 after being diagnosed with cancer.
The star appeared on the iconic show from its second series in 1993 and remained an integral part of the programme until it ended.
Bernadette’s death was announced by her sister’s partner in a statement on social media, as they paid tribute to one of ‘the loveliest people’ they knew.
Alongside the post was a photo taken of Bernadette while on Gladiators, which is what she was best known for.
The tribute read: ‘It is with great sadness that I have to tell you of my partner’s younger sister Bernadette Hunt.
Sad news: Gladiators legend Falcon – whose real name is Bernadette Hunt – has died aged 59 after being diagnosed with cancer
Icon: The star appeared on the iconic show from its second series in 1993 and remained an integral part of the programme until it ended
‘Most people will remember her as Falcon From the hit TV Show Gladiators.’
They continued: ‘I had the privilege to be in her company a few times and I have to say she was one of the most loveliest people I have ever met.
‘She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest Gladiator always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone’.
‘She had been battling cancer for a number of years until sadly she lost he fight. RIP Bernie.’
They confirmed in a comment response to a tribute that the funeral would be private and family only.
Following her time on the show, Bernadette worked as a personal trainer.
Speaking about life after Gladiators, Bernadette previously told the Basingstoke Gazette: ‘I’m very happy with the work I do now and am always busy. My time is spent as a personal trainer and with my children Adam, 23, and Angel, 4.’
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