BBC presenter Evan Davis was told at his wedding his father had killed himself | Ents & Arts News

Evan Davis has instructed how his wedding ceremony day changed into a “reflective” event after he realized his father had taken his personal life.

The BBC Radio 4 presenter, additionally identified for internet hosting Dragon’s Den, revealed to his wedding ceremony visitors he had simply been knowledgeable of his father’s demise however instructed them to not be “alarmed” and there is “nothing we will do”.

Mr Davis mentioned he “burst into tears” the following day when he was requested about his wedding ceremony.

Talking to The Sunday Instances, the presenter mentioned his 92-year-old father, Quintin, had been identified with bowel most cancers and had a failing coronary heart.

He mentioned his father had additionally “felt guilt” over not having the ability to take care of Mr Davis’s mom, who had been admitted to a care residence through the COVID pandemic with signs of dementia.

Throughout his wedding ceremony, Mr Davis mentioned he obtained a textual content message from his brother, Roland, to name him.

Regardless of the information, Mr Davis was urged to proceed along with his day by Roland and their different brother, Beric.

Mr Davis instructed his small variety of visitors of the information and mentioned the marriage in London in July 2022 turned a “very warm-hearted, supportive, reflective day”.

“We have simply had some information,” he mentioned at his wedding ceremony reception. “My father died. However I do not need you to be alarmed. He was very aged and it was undoubtedly time.

“There’s truly nothing we will do. So I will suggest that we feature on.”

Quintin, who had beforehand emailed his sons of his intention to kill himself, had left a bag of recent garments for his spouse, whereas notes had been discovered alongside his physique.

One observe mentioned: “To all my household, I’m so sorry – so, so sorry – to spring this on you. However it’s the greatest consequence.

“My system is closing down and I’m on the verge of a psychological breakdown. I actually don’t have any various. Thanks all for being such a beautiful household.”

Mr Davis had been getting married to Guillaume Baltz in a follow-up event to their civil partnership ceremony in 2012 when Quintin had additionally made a “proud and loving” speech.

The radio presenter added: “We have all speculated on what the hell was happening in his head… there isn’t any good day, is there? And I do know he did not do it to spoil our day.”