Kym Marsh has left fans emotional after unveiling a unique tribute she got for her dad whilst he battles an incurable cancer. The 47-year old actress, who currently stars as dinner lady Nicky Walters in the BBC revival of Waterloo Road, showed off a striking tattoo to mark her dad Dave's love for ice cream.
The former Coronation Street star, who played the long-running role of Michelle Connor in the ITV soap from 2006 to 2019, revealed she had got a tattoo of an ice cream on her forearm after her dad has become 'obsessed with ice cream'.
Kym, who shot to fame as a singer in the pop group Hear'Say, was left heartbroken after discovering her father was given an incurable prostate cancer diagnosis in 2021. After delaying going to the doctors due to the Covid pandemic, Kym revealed the devastating news that the disease had spread to her dad's pelvis, spine, ribs and left leg.
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As Dave continues his brave fight, the actress has now got a unique tattoo tribute dedicated to him, which she showed him over the weekend.
Sharing a video of the special moment the family gathered together, Kym wrote on Instagram: "So…..I’ve had a new tattoo for my dad!!! Since his incurable cancer diagnosis he has been obsessed with ice cream! He literally has one every day!
"So I got an ice cream on the inside of my forearm for him to remind me of my wonderful dad, Every time I look at it!! He’s the best ever! Love you dad @daveyboy113."
The mum-of-three then shared a close up image of the ice cream tattoo in a seperate Instagram post which read: "Thank you so much @jesswright_tattoo for my wonderful tribute to my dad @daveyboy113 this was paid for and not an advert in any way but oh boy is she a wonderful tattoo artist!!! back soon Jess."
Fans were taken aback by the emotional post, with one writing: "Omg this got me. such precious times and this tribute to your dad. I lost my mum in October 2021 and this just got me. Such beautiful moments."
A second wrote: "Oh this is everything," as a third added: "This made me tear up."
Another follow said: "Sending you so much love at what I know is a hugely difficult emotional time. My dad loved Jelly."
Yesterday (June 19), the actress also shared a selection of photos of herself and her dad as they marked Father's Day together.
Taking to Instagram, Kym wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to the legend that is my dad. Dad you inspire me daily. Your strength in life has always been immeasurable.
"You tackle everything life throws at you with a smile on your face and always a joke at hand. You are the best dad anyone could wish for and I’m so glad you are mine. Here’s to you poppa bear! Always your shadow. Love you always and forever."
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