Wildlife SOS star Simon Cowell dies aged 72: Tributes pour in for one of Britain’s ‘most respected’ conservationists who ‘passed away peacefully’ surrounded by his family after ‘brave battle’ with cancer [Video]

12:47 EDT 10 Jun 2024, updated 15:59 EDT 10 Jun 2024

Wildlife SOS star Simon Cowell has died aged 72 after his ‘brave battle’ with cancer.

The broadcaster passed away over the weekend surrounded by his family.

In June 2022, Simon was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer which spread to several of his other organs within two years. In May of this year, his doctor told him he had just weeks to live.

Simon leaves behind his two daughters, Louisa and Gemma, his partner Stana, and his two golden retrievers, Toby and Bobby. 

A statement on behalf of the Wildlife Aid Foundation said: ‘It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Simon Cowell MBE, conservationist, founder and CEO of the Wildlife Aid Foundation and presenter of Wildlife SOS.