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Ben Fogle And Wife Marina ‘Devastated' By Loss Of Baby At 32 Weeks

Ben And Marina Fogle Devasted By Loss Of Baby
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Ben Fogle and his wife Marina have been left “devastated” after their baby was stillborn.

The couple’s spokeswoman has made a statement which reads: “Tragically Marina and Ben Fogle have lost their precious baby at 32 weeks gestation."

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Marina and Ben Fogle

“Marina is still in hospital,” the statement continues. "They are obviously devastated and would appreciate their privacy at this terrible time. They thank you for your understanding."

Ben and Marina previously had one miscarriage before the birth of their eldest child, Ludo, who was born in 2009. The couple also have a daughter, Iona, born in 2011.

Ben announced his wife’s pregnancy via Twitter in April.

The TV presenter first found fame on reality TV show ‘Castaway’ in 2000.

He has also completed a number of expeditions, including a race to the South Pole with Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell.

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The Sun Military Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals(01 of13)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 11: Ben Fogle attends The Sun Military Awards at National Maritime Museum on December 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) (credit:John Phillips via Getty Images)
The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Attend A Memorial Service For Sir David Frost(02 of13)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Marina Fogle and Ben Fogle attends a memorial service for Sir David Frost at Westminster Abbey on March 13, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Ben Fogle attends the VIP preview day of The Chelsea Flower Show at The Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
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British Olympic rowing gold medalist James Cracknell, right, and TV presenter Ben Fogle, pose for a photo upon their arrival to the 17th century Nelson Dockyard in English Harbour, Antigua, in the early hours of Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Cracknell and Fogle, aboard "The Spirit of EDF Energy", are the first two-man team to finish the Atlantic Rowing Race after a 49 days, 19 hours and 8 minutes journey from the Canary islands, Spain. (AP Photo/Johnny Jno Baptiste) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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British Olympic rowing gold medalist James Cracknell, left, partnered by TV presenter Ben Fogle, arrive at the 17th century Nelson Dockyard in English Harbour, Antigua, in the early hours of Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Cracknell and Fogle, aboard "The Spirit of EDF Energy", are the first two-man team to finish the Atlantic Rowing Race after a 49 days, 19 hours and 8 minutes journey from the Canary islands, Spain. (AP Photo/Johnny Jno Baptiste) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ben Fogle arrives for the UK Premiere of 'African Cats', in aid of Tusk Trust, at the BFI Southbank in central London, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The Military Awards London(07 of13)
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Ben Fogle arrives on the red carpet for the Sun Military Awards at the Imperial War Museum, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The Millies, saluting the bravery of Britain's Armed Forces, are in their fifth year.(Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
National Television Awards 2013(08 of13)
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Ben Fogle seen at the National Television Awards at the o2 Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in London. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Marina Fogle; Ben Fogle seen at Glorious Goodwood Ladies Day at the Goodwood Racecourse on Thursday, 02 August, 2012, near Chichester, UK. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP) (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
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