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Jenifer Jain

BBC’s Jon Kay Shares Heartbreaking News About Beloved Guest

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Jon Kay has received an outpouring of love after sharing the sad news that Dave Smith, the man once known as the “miracle man” for surviving one of the longest Covid battles ever recorded, has passed away at the age of 76.

Taking to social media, the BBC Breakfast presenter posted a heartfelt tribute alongside photos of himself with Dave, including a selfie where he’s wearing a face mask while visiting the Bristol local. Dave first captured the public’s heart back in 2021 when he appeared on BBC Breakfast and told his extraordinary story of surviving Covid — a fight that lasted an unimaginable 300 days, reported the Express.

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