Ricky Gervais' partner Jane Fallon shares heartbreak as sister dies after cancer battle

Ricky Gervais' partner Jane Fallon confirms sister's death (Image: Getty) Ricky Gervais' author partner Jane Fallon has confirmed her sister Gerry has tragically died after battling cancer.

Jane shared the sad news on Twitter, alongside a photo of her and her sister smiling together.

"Here we are last year when she was in the middle of chemo, but loving the straight wig after a lifetime of curls."

Ricky Gervais' partner shared the news in a Twitter post (Image: Getty)One person wrote: "Im so sorry to hear Jane, sending you so much love- thoughts and prayers with you and Ricky xx."

Former EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite added: "Sending love and light jane, so sorry xx."

The couple first met when they were studying at University College London, prior to Ricky's rise to fame as a comedian.