Last picture of Wildlife SOS star Simon Cowell: Conservationist poses with Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page just days before his tragic death aged 72
Wildlife SOS star Simon Cowell is seen laughing with Gavin and Stacey Joanna Page in the broadcaster’s last known photo – taken just days before his tragic death.
The announcer died last weekend at the age of 72, surrounded by his family, after his ‘brave battle’ with cancer.
In June 2022, Simon was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, which spread to several of his other organs within two years. In May this year, his doctor told him he had only a few weeks to live.
Simon is survived by his two daughters, Louisa and Gemma, his partner Stana, and his two golden retrievers, Toby and Bobby.
The legendary conservationist met Joanna Page to welcome her as a member of Wildlife Aid, the animal protection charity he founded in 1983.
The actress begins her training as a zookeeper for her new one BBC show Joanna Page’s Wild Life, which airs next year.
Wildlife Aid’s post said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Joanna Page, star of ‘Gavin & Stacey’ and ‘Love actually‘, who has joined us as she begins her training as a zookeeper assistant for the new BBC Two commission ‘Joanna Page’s Wild Life’ (w/t), scheduled to air in 2025. #whatsoccuring’.
A statement on behalf of the Wildlife Aid Foundation said: ‘It is with enormous sadness that we announce the death of Simon Cowell MBE, conservationist, founder and CEO of the Wildlife Aid Foundation and presenter of Wildlife SOS.
In the last known photo of Wildlife SOS star Simon Cowell, he is seen smiling with Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page, just days before his tragic death
Wildlife SOS star Simon Cowell has died aged 72 after his ‘courageous battle’ with cancer
In June 2022, Simon was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, which spread to several of his other organs within two years. In May this year, his doctor told him he had only a few weeks to live
‘Simon passed away peacefully on Sunday (June 9) after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by his daughters, his partner and his dogs.
‘Simon was one of Britain’s most respected conservationists and a passionate advocate for wildlife protection and environmental issues.
‘He dedicated his life to British wildlife and worked tirelessly to ensure that countless injured and orphaned animals were given a second chance in the wild through rescue, clinical treatment and rehabilitation.
Simon founded the Wildlife Aid Foundation’s Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center with his former wife Jill in 1983
It was Simon’s ‘dream, his ambition and focused mission to build a better world for wildlife’
He campaigned relentlessly to raise awareness of the plight of wildlife and the importance of all species.”
Simon founded the Wildlife Aid Foundation’s animal rescue and rehabilitation center in 1983 with his former wife Jill.
The rescue and rehabilitation center was the subject of the Channel 5 television series Wildlife SOS.
Wildlife Aid launched the ‘Simon’s Last Wish’ appeal when he was first diagnosed in 2022. The charity has so far raised more than £500,000 for a new Wildlife Aid Centre.
It was Simon’s “dream, his ambition and focused mission to build a better world for wildlife.”
The new Wildlife Aid Center will enable the charity to care for more animals and educate the next generation about conservation.
