Conspiracy theorist David Icke has announced the death of his daughter Kerry at the age of 48 – and promised to meet her “in another realm”.
Icke, 71, shared the tragic news on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, telling fans she had fought a “stoic battle against a long illness.”
She died in hospital on the Isle of Wight, surrounded by her family and her friend Ede; She leaves behind two children and her family.
Icke's tribute sparked a flood of compassionate messages from fans and was liked more than 17,000 times.
One fan said: “My father passed away four years ago today and not a day goes by that he isn't remembered.” She may be gone from this earth but she will always be with you in spirit. RIP Kerry.'
David Icke shared this picture of his daughter Jess on X, formerly Twitter, as he paid tribute to her as a “fiercely independent” woman
Icke has built a career spreading conspiracy theories in self-published books and on the Internet
Icke's tweet in which he promised to meet his daughter “in another realm” and called her “my darling, our divine spark.”
Icke wrote on the social media platform: “My wonderful, beautiful daughter Kerry died today in hospital on the Isle of Wight after a stoic battle with a long illness.” She was just 48.
“She left this world surrounded by her family and her amazing friend Ede, who took great care of her until the end.” “Kerry leaves behind two teenage children and a family who loved her so much.”
He continued: “She was a one-of-a-kind, a fiercely independent, outspoken, unique expression of All That Is, and there will never be anything like it again.”
“We know that she is just a heartbeat away, a frequency vibration, and she will still be around us until we meet again in another realm beyond this crazy reality that she has seen through with laser focus.
“We are all so proud of you, my darling, our divine spark.” Never forget that. We will never forget you.'
Kerry's younger brother Gareth, who co-hosts “alternative” current affairs news programs online with his brother Jaymie, added: “Today my big sister Kerry passed away after a battle with illness. She was always stubborn and did things her way. She kept this to herself for over a year.
“We were so close in our younger years, but unfortunately life, parenthood and geographical distance kept us from seeing each other as much as we should have recently.
“Me and my brother ran out today and managed to get there and hold her hand at the end along with all of her immediate family. “I will miss her terribly but I know this won't be forever, just for the moment is.
“I'm sure there will be nice messages underneath this post, so I would like to apologize in advance for my lack of recognition. We’re all happy about them, but I have to look at them for a while.”
'I hope you understand. Until next time, Whiz. X.'
Jaymie shared a photo of himself with his sister his own contribution, writing: “Good night, big sister. I love you. We'll see each other again one day. Xxx'
Fans left hundreds of replies to the Ickes' posts expressing their condolences.
One said: “Sorry for your loss David, sending you positive energy…”
Another wrote: “This is so sad David.” Our condolences (sic) go out to you and your family for this terrible loss. When I see such sad news, I feel like I have a hole in my heart too.
“We are together on many levels, everyone on earth is a family and has a common connection.” You have pointed this out many times. I wish the best to everyone affected by her death.'
“RIP Kerry” began trending on X in the UK in the first few hours after the family shared their tribute.
Kerry's brother Gareth Icke – who hosts an “alternative” current affairs show online – shared his own tribute to his sister
David Icke (second from right) with (from left to right) his then wife Linda Atherton, daughter Kerry and Canadian friend Mari Schawsun
Icke became famous as a conspiracy theorist who made outlandish claims that world leaders were “reptiles” masquerading as humans.
He had shown promise as a young footballer before developing rheumatoid arthritis at a young age. This led him to become involved in alternative medicine, which developed into a career-building interest in the occult.
However, some of his conspiracy theories have been criticized as allegedly anti-Semitic, and Icke has self-published all of his books since the mid-1990s.
He was banned from YouTube and a number of social media platforms in 2020 after making outlandish claims linking Jewish people to the coronavirus pandemic and the rollout of 5G mobile networks.
He later returned to Twitter after the company was acquired by businessman Elon Musk – who, under his leadership, also allowed a number of other conspiracy theorists, including Alex Jones, as well as figures associated with the far right to return to the site.
Icke was also banned by the Dutch government from entering 26 countries in the EU's Schengen travel zone for two years in 2022.
Dutch immigration authorities said in a letter Icke posted on his website: “There is concrete evidence that your arrival in the Netherlands poses a threat to public order.”
Kerry, born in 1975, was the first child Icke had with his first wife Linda Atherton, followed by sons Gareth and Jaymie.
Icke later had another daughter with Mari Shawsun, a Canadian who moved to the Ickes on the Isle of Wight.