Tributes have poured in for Ann Widdecombe after it was announced on Friday she had passed away aged 78.
Her agents, Cloud 9 Management, said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG.
‘We send our deepest condolences to Ann’s family and friends.’
After the end of her long-standing parliamentary career, Ann turned her hand to showbusiness – appearing as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, paired with professional dancer Anton Du Beke.
She also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and ended up coming second place – despite being criticised for
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