Falcon From News Today

Gladiators icon Falcon has died aged 59 after 'battling cancer for a number of years', it has been confirmed.

Gladiators star Falcon has died at the age of 59 after losing her battle with cancer.

Gladiators legend Falcon has died aged 59 after a battle with cancer.

Gladiators legend Falcon - whose real name is Bernadette Hunt - has died aged 59 after being diagnosed with cancer.

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

Bernadette Hunt, better known as Gladiator Falcon, initially trained as a ballerina, before discovering bodybuilding. She said she had later turned down the chance to appear in an ITV reboot, preferring to keep "a low profile".

A family member announces the former TV star’s death on social media