First Dates pays touching tribute to dater who sadly passed away

The show paid tribute to him during last night’s episode.

First Dates shared the sad news that one of the stars of last night’s show passed away at the end of the episode. 71-year-old Norman went to the First Dates restaurant in last night’s episode for a date with 74-year-old Margaret. The pair hit it off over their love of music and ambitions to live life to the fullest. However, at the end of the episode when we were seeing how the couples got on after the date was filmed, we learned that Norman had sadly passed away in the time since.

“After going on several dates, Norman took Margaret to a Masonic ladies night,” read the update. “Norman’s motto was to live life to the full. "At 72, Norman’s love for life took him to Greece where he sadly passed away surrounded by the family he adored.”

After going on several dates, Norman took Margaret to a Masonic ladies night. Norman’s motto was to live life to the full. At 72, Norman’s love for life took him to Greece where he sadly passed away surrounded by the family he adored. pic.twitter.com/KeZm1efNai

— First Dates (@FirstDates) December 18, 2017

The news left viewers shocked and saddened, and they took to Twitter to share their sympathies with his family and friends.

Oh Norman! To any of his family that are reading, please know that Norman has touched our hearts and encouraged us to keep living and looking for love. #FirstDates

— Sally Dee (@saturnexpress) December 18, 2017

Good on channel 4 for showing us Margaret and Norman's story. Live life to the full. RIP Norman. #FirstDates

— JustWend (@WendyLa88726402) December 18, 2017

Heartbroken watching #FirstDates - genuinely sobbing, Norman had such an appreciation for life.

— Kirstie (@KirstieLouG) December 18, 2017