What did Tom Daley’s Dad Die of? What we Know

Tom Daley is an English diver talented in his act. He has brought home numerous medals and awards from various competitions, the Olympics being no different where he has even won four medals. Daley won his first major award when he was 15 years old and has kept his record going from then till now. Besides the Olympics, Tom Daley has also involved himself in various other diving competitions, making sure to win medals in almost everyone in which he participates. 

Tom Daley’s diving career had been going smoothly however, in 2011, the diver was hit with a tragic event resulting in the loss of his dad. It was widely known that his father was still relatively young so what exactly could have claimed his life? Read this article to know more. 

Who is Tom Daley? 

Tom Daley was born in 1994 to Robert and Debbie Daley. He was born in Devon, England. Tom Daley has two younger brothers William and Ben Daley. Tom Daley got hooked on diving by watching Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie and British Diver Leon Taylor. These were his diving heroes and the ones who made him pursue his career as a diver. He would later be mentored by Leon Taylor. Tom Daley’s talent for diving is astonishing. At the age of 9, he was already winning medals in various minor diving events. He was a student of Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth but he was withdrawn temporarily from the school by his dad because of the school’s lack of response to Tom being bullied. 

What Did Tom Daley’s Dad Die of 

Tom Daley’s Dad Robert Daley was a major supporter of the young diver. Robert endeavored to encourage his son and helped him to pursue his dream as a professional diver. However, reality, as cruel as it is, robbed Robert’s chance of seeing Tom’s career through. Robert Daley was diagnosed with a brain tumor and lost his life in 2011. He had wanted to see his son perform on stage in the Olympics. However, he died a year earlier and Daley himself gave an outstanding performance in the 2012 Olympics platform event, bringing home the bronze medal.