'I know my dad's still with me'

TOM Daley “didn’t know who to turn to” when his dad died.

- By HERALD REPORTER

The 31-year-old Olympian lost his father, Robert, to a brain tumour more than a decade ago, but he is sure that his dad is still “supporting” him with everything as he goes on in his life and career.

He told People.com: “When he was gone from my life, I didn’t really know who to turn to or who to talk to about lots of things.

“There wasn’t really anyone that would bring it out of me, because my dad was always someone who kind of knew exactly what I was thinking and how I was feeling and knew how to fix it. He supports me all the way, and if I didn’t have his support system, I wouldn't be here now ‘cause I wouldn't want to carry on.”