Delia Smith speaks publicly about husband Michael's death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:20 · Archive

Delia Smith has spoken publicly for the first time about the death of her husband Michael Wynn Jones, aged 85, last month.

Delia Smith has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of her husband Michael Wynn Jones, aged 85, last month. They were married for 55 years. Speaking on the Amol Rajan Connection YouTube channel, Smith became emotional as she discussed her loss.

Smith described Michael as 'very ill' during the final six weeks of his life, which she spent caring for him 'night and day'. She told Amol Rajan: 'I have to say, I'm filled with gratitude, I mean, 55 years of a marriage that was so incredible. We had such a ball together; we did so many things, we had a lovely life together.'

Reflecting on her future, Smith acknowledged the difficulty of adjusting to life alone. 'Obviously I've got to learn how to be half a whole; that's going to be hard after 55 years,' she said.

Norwich City, which the couple jointly owned, paid tribute to Wynn Jones by wearing black armbands during home fixtures against Southampton and Portsmouth. At the Portsmouth match, former players, managers and officials took to the pitch for a minute's applause in his honour.

How it is being reported

• Delia Smith wells up as she speaks about beloved husband for first time after passingDelia Smith has spoken about her late husband, Michael Wynn Jones, publicly for the first time since his passing.Eastern Daily Press · 22 Oct, 11:35
• Delia Smith wells up as she speaks about beloved husband for first time after passingDelia Smith has spoken about her late husband, Michael Wynn Jones, publicly for the first time since his passing.Norwich Evening News · 22 Oct, 11:35

In this story: Delia Smith · Michael Wynn Jones · Amol Rajan · Norwich City

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