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The family of an elderly Whitby couple who tragically fell to their deaths say the pair were 'completely devoted to each other'.

David, 80, and Susan Jeffcock, 74, left a note back at the flat for their solicitor before they later fell 180 feet at East Cliff in Whitby on July 30.

David had been battling bone cancer and was worn down by the relentless pain it caused - and his wife of 52 years couldn't bear life without him, the family said.

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In the note they left for their solicitor, David apologised for any shock their deaths might cause, but added at the end of the heartbreaking letter - "Susan wants to come with me".

David's nephew Kevin Shepherd, 66, spoke of their 'com

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