Piers Morgan reflected on Ann Widdecombe's 'harrowing' final moments in a devastating tribute after her death at 78.

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, her representative has said.

Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson on Friday morning - she was first elected to Parliament under Margaret Thatcher in 1987 before rising through the ranks

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Tributes have poured in for Ann Widdecombe after it was announced on Friday she had passed away aged 78.

Former Tory MP and Reform UK spokesperson, Ann Widdecombe, who has died aged 78, appeared in a whole host of reality TV shows, giving us some of telly's most memorable moments

Sure, she had made me laugh during her legendary stint on Strictly, but I'll admit that some of the comments she'd made in the past had raised a brow.

Police are investigating following the former Tory minister and Strictly contestant’s death on Friday

Piers Morgan reflected on Ann Widdecombe's 'harrowing' final moments in a devastating tribute after her death at 78.

Widdecombe served as Conservative MP for Maidstone from 1987 to 2010.

Craig Revel Horwood has paid tribute to the late Ann Widdecombe as he called her murder 'undeniably cruel' as police continue searching for her killer.

The former politician and Strictly Come Dancing alum was due to speak on ITV Channel 5's Matt Allwright show, and communicated with a producer moments before her death

Former cabinet minister Ann Widdecombe was engaged in conversation with a researcher on Channel 5's Matt Alwright show when her messages suddenly stopped without explanation.