Former Dancing On Ice skater Sean Rice dies aged 49 as stars of ITV show lead tributes to 'larger than life great' The Dancing On Ice star, who appeared on the show in 2011 and 2012, passed away on January 14, friends have said. Frankie Poultney, a fellow professional skater, took to Twitter on Sunday to share the sad news She wrote: 'Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great - an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20yrs.' A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice has said: 'We are all deeply saddened to hear this news. Sean was a wonderful skater and friend to many on the Dancing On Ice team. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.'
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Canadian ice skater Sean Rice has died at the age of 49.
The Dancing On Ice star, who appeared on the show in 2011 and 2012, passed away on January 14, friends have said.
Frankie Poultney, a fellow professional skater, took to Twitter on Sunday to share the sad news.
Sad: Canadian ice skater Sean Rice has died at the age of 49. The Dancing On Ice star, who appeared on the show in 2011 and 2012, passed away on January 14, friends have said; pictured in 2012
She wrote: 'Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great -