Daily Star Sunday

Spencer’s tragic loss of brother

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SPENCER Matthews has opened his heart about losing his brother.

The reality star, 30, was just 10 when his beloved sibling Michael died while on a dangerous expedition.

In an emotional chat, Spencer said: “He was on Everest when there was a problem with the oxygen.

“Michael got separated from the group in a storm and was never found. He was my superhero, we were twins separated by time.”

Spencer’s family set up The Michael Matthews Foundation in his honour.

It funds educationa­l projects in Africa and Asia.

Spencer said: “We wanted Michael’s name to live on. The money goes to the children and their education.”

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