Ricky Hatton’s Dancing On Ice co-stars and David Beckham lead celebrity tributes to their ‘one of a kind and supportive friend’ as boxing legend is found dead aged 46
Ricky Hatton’s Ice Joint Stars dance praised the former world boxing champion who died at the age of 46.
The boxing icon was found at his home in Greater Manchester this morning, where a police cord is currently sitting outside and he is not treated as a suspicious death.
While the news was breaking, Ricky’s famous friends paid tribute to the athlete.
Olympian Greg Rutherford competed with Ricky at the 2024 series on Ice and shared a photo of two smiling athletes smiling on the track.
“ Hear last minute news, ” Greg wrote. When I first met Ricky and I wanted this photo, I shot a lot of stars. I told him how big I was and he could not be more gentle and more busy during the entire conversation. ‘
“ To know him, he always polished the courtesy. I had a few conversations about mental health and the wars he faced, and I told him some things I didn’t tell anyone about my own wars. There was an incredible support of support, and I will always be grateful for it. ‘
Ricky Hatton’s dance on Ice Co-Stars praised the former world boxing champion who died at the age of 46. Olympian Greg Rutherford competed with Ricky in the 2024 series dance and shared a photo of two smiling athletes smiling on the track.
‘Completely heartbreaking news,’ Greg wrote. ‘When I first met Ricky and asked this photo, I hit a lot of stars’
David Beckham was among the names who took Ricky to social media to share his tribute to Ricky after his death.
Among his writings in Instagram stories, David shared a fluttering of Ricky for boxing.
He is a great person and one of the biggest boxers we have seen. It will be longer. I love your family. ‘
Doi star Amber Davies wrote on Instagram: Lovely Ricky, thinking of all their loved ones. It is one of the sweetest ones for dancing on dance together. Let him lie in peace. ‘
Ricky’s judge to dance on ice during his term of office, Oti Mabuse, was published in Instagram stories: ‘My heart goes to @rickyhitmanhatton. The most gentle heart and the sweetest man were like a father for many celebrities in Doi #Rip. ‘
David Beckham also shared his own tribute to Ricky and after a while in his boxing.
He wrote: ‘Ricky was a kind of kind … Just heartbreaking … Ricky was special in many ways loved by his fans.’
He shared an excerpt from former footballer Ricky: ‘As long as I have the love of the fans, this means everything for me.’
Piers Morgan also wrote to X and paid tribute: ‘Rick Rick’ The Hitman ‘Hatton, 46. The police found a suspicious condition in his home in Manchester. What incredibly sad news. ‘
During the BBC Radio 2 show, Paddy McGuinness broke the news that Ricky passed, fought tears while giving tribute to his ‘great wife’.
He shared an excerpt from former footballer Ricky: ‘As long as I have the love of the fans, this means everything for me’
Doi star Amber Davies wrote on Instagram: Lovely Ricky, thinking of all their loved ones. One of the sweetest in our time to dance on dance together ‘
Oti Mabuse, a judge to dance on ice during Ricky’s term of office, sent her tribute to her in Instagram stories
Paddy McGuinness, Ricky, Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes shared a return image, four of them played for England in 2010
Love Island Star and Boxer Tommy Fury shares his own institutes with Ricky on Instagram
He and his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague shared her touching tributes
He said to the audience: ‘I just learned, a terrible news of my great friend died, Ricky Hatton. With your family to send love and thoughts. ‘
Paddy, who dedicated his next song to Ricky, was later hit by Frank Sinatra’s Blue Moon.
Paddy also shared a return image with Ricky, Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, and four of them played for England in 2010 for England.
He took part in the mail subtitle: ‘World Champion. People’s champion. I’ve had a great time with Ricky for years.
From being in Vegas to the streets of Manchester, he always had time for everyone. Ray, Carol, Campbell, Millie, Fearne and the deepest condolences of the entire family. Listen to the size champion. ‘
Love Island Star and Boxer Tommy Fury shares his own institutes with Ricky on Instagram.
He wrote: ‘The breaking of the heart is not approaching. I have become a professional by Ricky with me and you will always be a big part of my journey in boxing and life.
“ I was very shocked and shouted. Rest in peace. ‘
Tommy’s girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague also commented on the article: ‘Barış Ricky’de Datın.’
The former world boxing champion died at the age of 46 – only weeks after he declared a dramatic turn to the ring.
The spokesman of the Great Manchester Police said: ‘Officers were called to join Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameide by the people. Currently, it is not believed to be a suspicious condition. ‘
Daily Mail Sport understands that his friends are worried last night when he couldn’t appear in an event containing one of Hatton’s boxers.
After retiring from the ring, he moved to the coaching, but he would return to sports with a planned fight in December.
Hatton, who was awarded the MBE in 2007 to serve sports, often talked about his struggle against mental health and drug addiction.
