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Ricky Hatton's ex-girlfriend Claire Sweeney pays tribute after boxer's death

Ricky Hatton, a 46-year-old boxing champion, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, with police reporting no suspicious circumstances.
Claire Sweeney, who had a romantic relationship with Ricky after participating in the 2024 series of Dancing on Ice, expressed her grief on Instagram, calling him 'the people's champ' and extending sympathy to his family, especially his children.
Sweeney's Coronation Street colleagues supported her online, with messages of condolence following the heartbreaking news about Hatton's death.
Hatton had openly discussed his mental health issues and had announced plans for a boxing comeback earlier this year, aiming for a bout in Dubai in December.

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