Peter Andre admits his family still can't talk about his brother's death six years on
He passed away at the age of 52
Author: Emma DoddsPublished 6th Apr 2018 Last updated 6th Apr 2018
Peter Andre has spoken out about the death of his brother six years on in an emotional speech at a cancer fundraiser. Peter was left devastated by the death of his brother Andrew in 2012 after he passed away at age 52 following a 10-month battle with kidney cancer.
But six years after his death, Peter revealed that his family are still struggling to cope with his death - to the point that they can't even talk about it.
The 45-year-old bravely spoke out in an emotional speech at James Ingham's Jog On To Cancer event in London on Wednesday. He revealed that he became an ambassador for the charity following the death of Andrew.
Peter and his brother were very close
Speaking to a national newspaper, Peter revealed his brother's cancer diagnosis was a major shock to everybody. He went on to reveal that if they'd detected the illness earlier, his brother's life would have been saved.
Revealing Andrew's death is still so 'raw', Peter admitted his family are still so devastated they find it hard to talk about it.
He also revealed that Cancer Research had approached Peter soon after Andrew's passing, asking whether he'd like to get involved with them - but he was too "angry at cancer" to begin with.
Andrew lost his life in 2012
He said, "I said I wouldn’t support something that took my brother’s life," but that it was words from his brother Mike that spurred him on after he'd told him he'd "never get over it," so that he may as well "get on with it."
Well done, Pete. ❤️
Now see Peter's most adorable daddy moments:
Disney Channel Kids Awards, 2004
1) That time he hit the red carpet with Harvey in matching outfits!
Peter Andre admits his family still can't talk about his brother's death six years on
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August 2017
23) That time he carried baby Theo on the front and Amelia on the back 💪
Disney Channel Kids Awards, 2004
1) That time he hit the red carpet with Harvey in matching outfits!
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Premiere, 2006
2) That time he made a REALLY colourful red carpet appearance with Katie and their boys
LA, 2009
3) When he and Katie picked Harvey up from school in sunny LA
LA, 2009
4) When he gave Junior a smooch on the way to lunch
LA, 2009
5) That time Peter was piggy-in-the-middle between Harvey and Junior
Selfridges, 2009
6) When Peter carried Princess and Junior to the car following a hard day shopping!
Cowfold village fete, 2009
7) That time Junior landed a smacker on him at a fete 😘
School run, 2009
8) When Peter picked Junior up from school in a snazzy military jacket!
Winter Wonderland, 2009
9) That time he took Junior and Princess for a twirl around the ice skating ⛄️
Winter Wonderland, 2009
10) And later took Princess for a whiz down Winter Wonderland's helter skelter!
Disney Princess Court at Kensington Palace , 2011
11) When Peter took his prince and princess to live out their Disney fantasies
ITV studios, 2012
12) Carrying Junior on his shoulders as they left a busy day of filming
MR Peabody & Sherman 3D screening, 2014
13) That time he geeked-out with Princess and Junior at the MR Peabody & Sherman 3D screening
ITV studios, 2014
14) When he went into protective Peter mode to shelter Emily and baby Amelia from the rain
January 2015
15) When he was #CoolDadGoals on a winter walk
February 2015
16) Celebrating his birthday with his big girl
April 2016
17) And it's clear he knows all the best dad jokes 🤣
May 2015
18) Building sandcastles with his little Amelia
May 2015
19) And EVERY selfie with his mini-me Junior!
June 2016
20) Giving his children a tour of his beloved Cyprus
October 2016
21) When he and Junior showed off their dance moves 👯♂️
June 2017
22) That time he took 'multitasking to a new level' - his words!
August 2017
23) That time he carried baby Theo on the front and Amelia on the back 💪
Disney Channel Kids Awards, 2004
1) That time he hit the red carpet with Harvey in matching outfits!
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Premiere, 2006
2) That time he made a REALLY colourful red carpet appearance with Katie and their boys
LA, 2009
3) When he and Katie picked Harvey up from school in sunny LA
LA, 2009
4) When he gave Junior a smooch on the way to lunch
LA, 2009
5) That time Peter was piggy-in-the-middle between Harvey and Junior
Selfridges, 2009
6) When Peter carried Princess and Junior to the car following a hard day shopping!
Cowfold village fete, 2009
7) That time Junior landed a smacker on him at a fete 😘
School run, 2009
8) When Peter picked Junior up from school in a snazzy military jacket!
Winter Wonderland, 2009
9) That time he took Junior and Princess for a twirl around the ice skating ⛄️
Winter Wonderland, 2009
10) And later took Princess for a whiz down Winter Wonderland's helter skelter!
Disney Princess Court at Kensington Palace , 2011
11) When Peter took his prince and princess to live out their Disney fantasies
ITV studios, 2012
12) Carrying Junior on his shoulders as they left a busy day of filming
MR Peabody & Sherman 3D screening, 2014
13) That time he geeked-out with Princess and Junior at the MR Peabody & Sherman 3D screening
ITV studios, 2014
14) When he went into protective Peter mode to shelter Emily and baby Amelia from the rain
January 2015
15) When he was #CoolDadGoals on a winter walk
February 2015
16) Celebrating his birthday with his big girl
April 2016
17) And it's clear he knows all the best dad jokes 🤣
May 2015
18) Building sandcastles with his little Amelia
May 2015
19) And EVERY selfie with his mini-me Junior!
June 2016
20) Giving his children a tour of his beloved Cyprus
October 2016
21) When he and Junior showed off their dance moves 👯♂️
June 2017
22) That time he took 'multitasking to a new level' - his words!
August 2017
23) That time he carried baby Theo on the front and Amelia on the back 💪
