Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing.

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On Thursday (November 13), he took to Instagram to share a series of black and white photos of his dad, alongside a heartfelt message: “Yesterday I said goodbye to my Dad for the final time.”

He continued: “I thought I knew my dad but yesterday I realised I didn’t after hearing so many lovely and funny stories from family and his closest friends, I know he would be smiling looking down with a pint in his hand.

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“Thank you Wendy and everyone for making it such a special day. RIP DAD.”

Following his announcement, Neil received an outpouring of support from fans and his Strictly co-stars, reports Wales Online.

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Neil Jones has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing(Image: PA)

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Dianne Buswell, fellow professional dancer, wrote: “Jonsey sending you so much love” accompanied by a red heart emoji.

Ellie Leach, former Strictly contestant, sent her condolences saying: “Sending lots of love Neil” also with a red heart emoji.

Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse expressed her sympathy writing: “Sending all my love”, while fellow dancer Amy Dowden added: “Love you my friend.”

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Just last month, Neil and his fiancée Chyna Mills were celebrating their daughter Havana’s second birthday.

Chyna, a former Love Island star, shared a compilation video of precious family moments with Neil and their little girl, captioned: “In the blink of an eye… my baby is two.”

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Accompanying the post, Chyna penned: “HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY HAVANA. Two years of laughter, sweet kisses, bedtime stories and little hands wrapped around mine.

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Neil and Chyna Mills recently celebrated their daughter’s second birthday(Image: GETTY)

“You’ve changed my world in the most beautiful way and filled my heart with a love I never even knew was possible.

“Watching you grow, learn and shine is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. I promise to always be here, guiding you, cheering you on, and protecting you through every adventure life brings. Have the most magical birthday, my little bubba.”

Neil himself responded to the post, stating: “I can’t believe our little girl is 2 already.”