Tributes pour from friends and family as TV star’s husband dies at 74—‘absolutely heartbroken’
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The world of entertainment and fitness was shaken by a tragic accident that has left a prominent TV star mourning the loss of a loved one.
The unexpected incident, which occurred at a well-known gym, resulted in the sudden passing of her husband.
This devastating event has shocked fans and the entertainment community, shedding light on the fragility of life and the impact of unforeseen circumstances.
It was revealed that the husband of Coronation Street actress Carol Royle tragically passed away after diving into a frigid outdoor swimming pool at his local David Lloyd leisure centre.
Julian Spear, a legendary figure in the music industry who helped launch the careers of the Boomtown Rats and The Stranglers, mistakenly thought the pool was heated due to the steam rising from it, as it had been during his previous visits over the last four years.
However, when he dived in, the frigid water caused a sudden, massive brain haemorrhage.
Mr Spear, 74, managed to drive home safely after his swim at David Lloyd's Hampton branch in West London.
Upon arriving home, he made himself lunch and began putting stamps on Christmas cards destined for relatives and friends abroad. However, he soon began to feel ill and dizzy.
The PR boss for music company Phonogram collapsed in a downstairs cloakroom and called out to his wife for help.
She quickly called an ambulance, and he was rushed to West Middlesex Hospital from their home in Twickenham, West London, on Sunday afternoon, December 8.
Sadly, he passed away the following day due to internal bleeding in an inoperable part of his brain.
The loss of Julian Spear has deeply affected his family, who have since paid tribute to an ‘incredible’ husband and father.
Carol Royle, his wife of 47 years, reminisced about their life together, highlighting his health-conscious lifestyle, passion for music, and humble nature.
‘We met as teenagers. We went our separate ways for a time but reunited and were married in 1977 and have been together since then,’ she shared.
‘He was the healthiest person you could meet, he ate organic wholefood. He was a keen jogger, he would run every day. He used to cycle to the shops rather than drive, and he'd go for a walk after every meal.’
‘He loved life, unbelievably passionate about music. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of music from 1960s to present. He loved quiz games because of that, he used to make me bad tempted because he got everything right all the time.’
‘But he was very humble, he never boasted about the incredible successes he had, like breaking Elvis Costello,’ she added.
Despite his significant contributions to the music industry, working with artists like Barry White and Sheryl Crow, his wife said Julian remained grounded and dedicated to his family.
‘But Julian was such a very grounded man, very humble man. He was never full of himself and had this amazing talent of getting people the press they deserved,’ Ms Royle continued.
‘I think it's such a pity that he's not around to hear the eulogies and the tributes.’
‘I'll remember so many things about him. And there were so many. But he had such positivity in life and a passion for all he did. he had complete belief in his children,’ she further added.
The circumstances surrounding the accident have raised questions about the safety measures in place at the leisure centre.
It was reported that there were signs indicating the pool was unheated that day, but the family is unsure of their prominence or whether Julian was adequately informed before his swim.
‘He had gone to the leisure centre just to use the outdoor pool. He had gone swimming there three of four times a week for the last four years,’ Ms Royle stated.
‘The pool was always heated. It was never cold on any of the other occasions he'd used it. And on Sunday, he recalled seeing steam rising from the water, so assumed it was heated as normal.’
‘Apparently, there were signs warning people the pool was unheated that day, but we don't know where these signs were exactly and how prominent they were. But certainly nobody told Julian there was an issue with the pool's heating at reception or any other time before he jumped in,’ she continued.
His daughter Tally, a songwriter and musician, shared, ‘My dad recently gave me a Taylor acoustic guitar as an early Christmas present.’
‘From now on, any song I write will be inspired by and dedicated to him. He was always the first person I went to when I needed to bounce ideas off or show material to. We've had so many people who worked with him contact us to share their memories of dad and pay tribute.’
‘Bob Harris said he was a man of warmth, integrity and love. Cheryl Crow saw him as one of her family, they loved each other and had worked together for more than 30 years. She's absolutely heartbroken.’
‘Even my friends have contacted me to remember how dad played guitar to them, made them healthy snacks and made them laugh a lot. His kindness left a mark on their lives. One friend used a Maya Angelou quote that I think is particularly apt, which goes, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” That sums up dad perfectly,' Tally added.
His son Taran, 41, also a musician, remarked, ‘He was an incredible father, he couldn't have been more doting or loving.’
‘He always told us how much he believed in us and would inspire us. He was our number one fan, and we were his.’
‘We will remember him for the music he gave us and the love he gave us,’ he continued.
A spokesperson for David Lloyd expressed their condolences and stated that their thoughts are with Julian Spear's family and friends during this difficult time.
‘We are sorry to hear of the passing of Julian Spear who was a member at our Hampton Club,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.’
As we reflect on this story, we at the Seniors Discount Club extend our deepest sympathies to Carol Royle, her children, and all who knew Julian Spear.
We also encourage our readers to share their thoughts and any similar experiences they may have had.
It's through these shared stories that we can find comfort and perhaps learn valuable lessons that could prevent future tragedies.
The unexpected incident, which occurred at a well-known gym, resulted in the sudden passing of her husband.
This devastating event has shocked fans and the entertainment community, shedding light on the fragility of life and the impact of unforeseen circumstances.
It was revealed that the husband of Coronation Street actress Carol Royle tragically passed away after diving into a frigid outdoor swimming pool at his local David Lloyd leisure centre.
Julian Spear, a legendary figure in the music industry who helped launch the careers of the Boomtown Rats and The Stranglers, mistakenly thought the pool was heated due to the steam rising from it, as it had been during his previous visits over the last four years.
However, when he dived in, the frigid water caused a sudden, massive brain haemorrhage.
Mr Spear, 74, managed to drive home safely after his swim at David Lloyd's Hampton branch in West London.
Upon arriving home, he made himself lunch and began putting stamps on Christmas cards destined for relatives and friends abroad. However, he soon began to feel ill and dizzy.
Actor Carol Royle's husband, Julian Spear, died after diving into a cold outdoor pool at a David Lloyd gym in a tragic accident. Credit: Carol Royle / Facebook
The PR boss for music company Phonogram collapsed in a downstairs cloakroom and called out to his wife for help.
She quickly called an ambulance, and he was rushed to West Middlesex Hospital from their home in Twickenham, West London, on Sunday afternoon, December 8.
Sadly, he passed away the following day due to internal bleeding in an inoperable part of his brain.
The loss of Julian Spear has deeply affected his family, who have since paid tribute to an ‘incredible’ husband and father.
Carol Royle, his wife of 47 years, reminisced about their life together, highlighting his health-conscious lifestyle, passion for music, and humble nature.
‘We met as teenagers. We went our separate ways for a time but reunited and were married in 1977 and have been together since then,’ she shared.
‘He was the healthiest person you could meet, he ate organic wholefood. He was a keen jogger, he would run every day. He used to cycle to the shops rather than drive, and he'd go for a walk after every meal.’
‘He loved life, unbelievably passionate about music. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of music from 1960s to present. He loved quiz games because of that, he used to make me bad tempted because he got everything right all the time.’
‘But he was very humble, he never boasted about the incredible successes he had, like breaking Elvis Costello,’ she added.
Despite his significant contributions to the music industry, working with artists like Barry White and Sheryl Crow, his wife said Julian remained grounded and dedicated to his family.
‘But Julian was such a very grounded man, very humble man. He was never full of himself and had this amazing talent of getting people the press they deserved,’ Ms Royle continued.
‘I think it's such a pity that he's not around to hear the eulogies and the tributes.’
‘I'll remember so many things about him. And there were so many. But he had such positivity in life and a passion for all he did. he had complete belief in his children,’ she further added.
The circumstances surrounding the accident have raised questions about the safety measures in place at the leisure centre.
It was reported that there were signs indicating the pool was unheated that day, but the family is unsure of their prominence or whether Julian was adequately informed before his swim.
‘He had gone to the leisure centre just to use the outdoor pool. He had gone swimming there three of four times a week for the last four years,’ Ms Royle stated.
‘The pool was always heated. It was never cold on any of the other occasions he'd used it. And on Sunday, he recalled seeing steam rising from the water, so assumed it was heated as normal.’
‘Apparently, there were signs warning people the pool was unheated that day, but we don't know where these signs were exactly and how prominent they were. But certainly nobody told Julian there was an issue with the pool's heating at reception or any other time before he jumped in,’ she continued.
His daughter Tally, a songwriter and musician, shared, ‘My dad recently gave me a Taylor acoustic guitar as an early Christmas present.’
‘From now on, any song I write will be inspired by and dedicated to him. He was always the first person I went to when I needed to bounce ideas off or show material to. We've had so many people who worked with him contact us to share their memories of dad and pay tribute.’
‘Bob Harris said he was a man of warmth, integrity and love. Cheryl Crow saw him as one of her family, they loved each other and had worked together for more than 30 years. She's absolutely heartbroken.’
‘Even my friends have contacted me to remember how dad played guitar to them, made them healthy snacks and made them laugh a lot. His kindness left a mark on their lives. One friend used a Maya Angelou quote that I think is particularly apt, which goes, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” That sums up dad perfectly,' Tally added.
His son Taran, 41, also a musician, remarked, ‘He was an incredible father, he couldn't have been more doting or loving.’
‘He always told us how much he believed in us and would inspire us. He was our number one fan, and we were his.’
‘We will remember him for the music he gave us and the love he gave us,’ he continued.
A spokesperson for David Lloyd expressed their condolences and stated that their thoughts are with Julian Spear's family and friends during this difficult time.
‘We are sorry to hear of the passing of Julian Spear who was a member at our Hampton Club,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.’
We also encourage our readers to share their thoughts and any similar experiences they may have had.
It's through these shared stories that we can find comfort and perhaps learn valuable lessons that could prevent future tragedies.
