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Susan Knox

Strictly star James Jordan kicked smoking addiction to fulfil dying dad's final wish

James Jordan quit smoking after 27 years to fulfil his father dying wish after begging his son to kick his habit.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James, 44, was left heartbroken when his beloved father, Allan passed away, and in a bid to honour his dear dad, James made it his mission to quit smoking for the sake of his two-year-old daughter, Ella.

Although James danced professionally for years on the iconic BBC One dance competition, the Strictly Come Dancing star found himself smoking a minimum of 20 cigarettes a day for nearly three decades before finally going cold-turkey.

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