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05th Mar 2017

Mel B’s father dies after 5 year battle with cancer

Niamh Maher

The Spice Girl paid tribute to her dad in a touching Instagram post.

Mel B announced today that her father Martin Brown passed away yesterday, surrounded by his family, at the age of 63.

In a touching tribute, the mother of three thanked the nurses and doctors who helped care for him, in his final years.

The post included a black and white photo of herself and her sister holding hands with their father and also appealed to the public to let them grieve privately as a family.

Mel B ended the message “Be Free Dad.”

 

 

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