"He very much loved his partner Emma, his mum, brothers and sister, of who he was very proud, " the statement said.

BBC: UK

In a statement, his mother, Marianne, 65, and his 36-year-old partner, Emma Steele, said they were very proud of him and what he achieved in his life, adding that he would be truly missed.

BBC: Allen McCloud. Pic: AFP

There is also very little mention of Stead's complicated relationship with his wife, Emma, which Mr. Robinson readily admits was a bit beyond his reach because of a lack of available information.

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