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The former tennis star, 57, will present a three-part series on the ITV show called Camper Vannabel, where she will explore North Yorkshire. Annabel said the series is dedicated to her husband Mel as the pair had enjoyed exploring the UK in the camper together and she wants to continue on that tradition. Annabel married yachtsman Mel, 60, in 1992, but he tragically passed away in May 2023 - eight weeks after being diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. On the new series, Annabel told The Mirror : 'A few years ago, my late husband Mel and I, converted an old delivery van with the idea of exploring the best of Britain together.'

After being rewarded for his most consistent season and receiving Australia tennis's highest individual accolade, Alex de Minaur will enter the Australian Open as a dual Newcombe Medalist.

Mel Coleman, Annabel's late husband and father to her three children, died earlier this year from stage three cancer. Two months after suffering from stomach pains, the former America's Cup yachtsman, who was a fan of the dancing competition, died at the age of 60. "It's been a nice distraction from dreadful," Annabel said. 'It's been fun to do something joyful and use my body to prevent my mind from being overwhelmed with so many negative thoughts.'

Fraser, 90, has been the country's oldest visitor so far this year. He recalled how his prize, which was a £15 voucher, was spent at Lilywhite's sports emporium, up in central London. He went to the next morning after being disqualified in the Saturday final but later discovered it was closed. The return trip, which included taxis, cost him £17, leaving him in debt for winning the world's most coveted tournament. John Feaver, a former British player who competed in thirteen consecutive championships, has received several such ecdotes since taking over the running of what has ostensibly become a Wimbledon institution.

Annabel Croft put on a brave face for the first time since her husband's sudden death. Mel Coleman, the former tennis prodigy, was left devastated in May when he died just a few weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. When Mel Mel was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer after complaining of stomach pains, broadcaster Annabal married former professional yachtsman Mel in 1992, the pair, who lived a healthy and active lifestyle, were left blindsided.

Exclusive: Ms Croft, a 56-year-old broadcaster, married Mel Coleman, a former professional yachtsman, in 1992. Mr Coleman was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer about eight weeks ago after experiencing stomach pains. He died earlier this week, at the age of 60. Mr Coleman, a highly regarded investment banker who competed in the America's Cup and then operated a tennis academy with his wife, was known for his reportedly excellent health and, like Ms Croft, enjoyed an active outdoors lifestyle. The two of them converted an old delivery van into a mobile home and took it around the country and Europe on walking holidays after Covid lockdowns. Ms Croft said last night: "My beloved husband Mel died peacefully on Wednesday morning after a brief fight with cancer.' At this sad time, both my family and I are completely heartbroken and ask for anonymity.'

From the early 1960s to the mid-1970s, the Aussie was a force to reckon with, winning the biggest majors alongside legends like Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe. But it was his partnership with Billie Jean King that saw him win most of his Grand Slam titles before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.