Tragic news from Spain as an expat couple faces heartache following devastating wildfires in Bédar, Almeria. Malcolm Timbrell and his wife Annette Kilgore, who once charmed viewers on Channel 4’s ‘A Place in the Sun’ with their dream of finding a Spanish getaway, are now at the centre of heartbreaking uncertainty. The wildfires have claimed 13 lives, and Malcolm fears his beloved Annette is among them after they were separated when flames engulfed their village.
Malcolm shared his anguish, saying, “We had an amazing life together, and now it’s stopped.” The couple, originally from Cornwall, had invested in this dream home after appearing on TV, with presenter Leah Charles-King helping them find the perfect location to enjoy retirement along with their cats, Charlie and Misty.
Annette had spoken with such joy about embracing a new lifestyle in the peaceful village of Bédar, highlighting their newfound hobby of kayaking. The couple believed this untouched region would be their idyllic retreat away from commercialised areas. They had proudly secured their beautiful stone cottage on a mountain, feeling it was the culmination of their dreams with comments like, “To sit and have a glass of wine in our own property… that lovely feeling, ‘This is ours, we’ve done it.'”
But now, as Malcolm awaits painful confirmations, he says, “I will probably just fall apart.” Friends, family, and fans of the show are holding their breath for news, offering support and prayers for all affected by this horrific tragedy.
Our thoughts go out to Malcolm, Annette, and all those impacted by the wildfires, hoping for strength amidst this unimaginable loss. #SpainWildfires #APlaceInTheSun #ThoughtsAreWithYou