Dancing on Ice pro Sean Rice’s heartbroken celebrity partner pays tribute as he dies aged just 49

SEAN Rice’s heartbroken celebrity partner has paid tribute to him after his death at just 49.

Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott took to Twitter to share her sadness over the news, posting a tribute to the Dancing on Ice star.

Chemmy, 39, wrote: “Have just heard the tragic news that Sean Rice, my partner from DOI has passed away.

“The world will miss your amazing energy and your healing hands. All my love to J and S. x.”

Chemmy and Sean competed together in the 2012 series of Dancing on Ice, during which they were the second pairing to face elimination from the show.

Sean and his wife Jodeyne had one daughter together – Signey, now eight, who was born in October 2013.

Following the news of Sean’s passing, many of his fellow Dancing on Ice stars paid tribute.

Professional skater Matt Evers wrote: “One of the best… thank you Sean for your gift. This routine from The Professionals on Ice was incredible. It was a pleasure to know and work with you.”

A GoFundMe was launched on Saturday following the news of Sean’s death.

Organiser Mary White wrote: “The world has lost a great man – a coach, son, friend, husband and poppa bear. It’s with immense sadness to say that Sean Rice has passed away.

“Sean was a passionate, larger than life man who would stop and give to anyone who needed him. It’s with that same spirit, we are reaching out to everyone to pour prayers and love over Jodeyne and Signey during this very difficult time.

“So many people have reached out asking how they can help and so we have set up this Go Fund account to support Jodeyne and Signey at this time. Let’s take care of them the same way Sean always took care of others.”