Falcon Gladiators

G. ladiators legend Falcon, real name Bernadette Hunt, has died at the age of 59 following a brave battle with cancer, a family member has announced. The TV ...

In a later comment it was confirmed the funeral for the TV star would be a private and attended only by family. He added: “I had the privilege to be in her company a few times and I have to say she was one of the most loveliest people I have ever met. “She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest Gladiator always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone.

Hunt took on the persona of Falcon in the hit Nineties series, which saw everyday contestants battling against a “Gladiator” in a series of physical challenges, ...

She got the whole family tickets for Gladiators too.” So warm and friendly.” “I had the privilege to be in her company a few times and I have to say she was one of the most loveliest people I have ever met.”

The sad death of the TV star – real name Bernadette Hunt – came after a cancer battle. Hunt's death was announced by Rick Jango in a Facebook group. Sharing a ...

After Gladiators ended and the fame fizzled out, Hunt opted for a life outside the limelight. She was a reserve in The Ashes 2, and took part in three live shows too. Hunt joined the hit ITV show for its second series in 1993 and remained a key part of the hit programme until the series ended. [The show is soon to return for a reboot on BBC.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/29/gladiators-gameshow-set-for-reboot-on-bbc-20-years-after-last-episode-17090079/) ‘I had the privilege to be in her company a few times & I have to say she was one of the most loveliest people I have ever met. The sad death of the TV star – real name Bernadette Hunt – came after a

Gladiators star Gladiator – whose real name is Bernadette Hunt – has died following a battle with cancer.

My time is spent as a personal trainer and with my children Adam, 23, and Angel, 4." Sister Carol wrote: "My beautiful sister was the best kind of human being on this earth.” Suzanne Cox, who was better known as Vogue, wrote: "I found out a few days ago." "Most people will remember her as Falcon From the hit TV Show Gladiators."

Gladiators star Falcon has died at the age of 59, it has been confirmed.

She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known a the nicest 'Gladiator', always stopping to speak & sign autographs for anyone." The announcement read: "It is with great sadness that I have to tell you of the death of my partner's younger sister Bernadette Hunt. The tragic death of the TV legend, whose real name was Bernadette Hunt, came after a battle with cancer.

Gladiators star Falcon, whose real name was Bernadette Hunt, has died aged 59.

When I arrived in Basingstoke I joined the gym and she was the lady that did my induction, and became a friend. Falcon remained a core part of the show until 1999. She ALWAYS made everyone feel amazing, she knew everyone’s name, she made it so personal and the world just got a little colder without her warmth". She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest ‘Gladiator’, always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone. Bernie was just the loveliest person. Falcon’s death was announced in a Facebook post by the partner of Falcon’s sister, Rick Jango.

The TV star – real name Bernadette Hunt – appeared on the hit 90s show for seven series.

The statement adds that she instead became a “champion bodybuilder,” wining Miss Natural Health in 1992 – the first competition she entered. However, her hopes of becoming a dancer were scrapped as she suffered a back injury. She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest ‘Gladiator’ always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone. She remained on the show until its eighth series in 1999, becoming the second longest-serving female Gladiator, according to the statement. She also appeared on International Gladiators in 1994 and 1995. Kieran Meakins wrote: “I LOVED Gladiators as a kid and Falcon was my fave. Her death was announced in a Gladiators Facebook group by Rick Jango, the partner of Falcon’s sister. Most people will remember her as Falcon From the hit TV Show Gladiators. “I had the privilege to be in her company a few times and I have to say she was one of the loveliest people I have ever met. Her career could have taken a very different path as it was previously reported she was accepted into the London Contemporary Ballet School at the age of 18. I met her as a kid and she gave me her autograph and I remember her being so lovely.” Bernadette joined the hit TV show in its second series in 1993 and earned a reputation as the ‘nicest’ Gladiator.

Falcon first appeared on the hit nineties show in 1993 and quickly became a fan favourite.

“She had been battling cancer for a number of years until sadly she lost her fight. “I had the privilege to be in her company a few times and I have to say she was one of the most loveliest people I have ever met.” The post continued: “She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest ‘Gladiator’, always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone.

Tributes have been paid to the ballerina-turned-body builder, who has sadly passed away after losing her battle with cancer.

It was revived on Sky One in 2008, and a second reboot is set to come to the BBC later this year. "She had been battling cancer for a number of years until sadly she lost her fight. She never had a bad word to say about anyone, indeed she was always known as the nicest Gladiator, always stopping to speak and sign autographs for anyone.

Bernadette Hunt, famed for her role as the Falcon in the Gladiators, has died.

Please send my love and condolences to the family. Condolences to the family. Whilst another added: "Oh I’m so sad to hear this. Bernie was an absolute gem and one of the most giving people you could meet. So warm and friendly. Bernie".