VICTORIA PENDLETON paid an emotional tribute to her father who has died after a “long struggle with Parkinson’s”.
The former British Olympic cyclist and Strictly Come Dancing contestant announced the sad news on Monday.
Max Pendleton died two years after his son Alex, Victoria’s twin brother[/caption]
Max Pendleton’s passing comes two years after his son – Victoria’s twin brother – Alex died from a brain tumour.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Pendleton, 45, took to Instagram with a lengthy post.
She wrote: “The picture of Alex and Max is how I want to remember them both not taking the moment seriously.
“On the 11th of October my father Max Pendleton passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease and more recently Parkinson’s dementia.
“He fought hard to the finish line as he always did.
“I am so grateful for his dedication to cycling and his unwavering belief in me, even if I didn’t always recognise it.
“I certainly wouldn’t have achieved anything without him and I am thankful for all I have experienced as a result.
“He always pushed himself, I admired that in him and tried my best to emulate.
“More significantly he has encouraged and enabled countless individuals into the sport of cycling.
“Organising equipment and kit and grass roots, grass track events. Where it all began for me.
“Rest In Peace. Love you dad.”
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