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The family of an elderly couple who died together after a long battle with cancer have spoken of their "complete devotion" to one another. ‌

David Jeffcock, 80, and his wife Susan, 74, were found at the foot of cliffs in Whitby after what relatives believe was a carefully planned final act. ‌

The pair, who had been married for 52 years, had left a letter with their solicitor before making their way to the town’s East Cliff, where they held hands and stepped over the edge. ‌

YorkshireLive said David had been battling bone cancer and was said to be in constant pain. His wife, who had cared for him throughout his illness, told family she could not imagine life without him.

In the note, David apologised for the shock their deaths might cause but added: “Sus

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