STUART Lubbock's cancer-stricken dad has just "hours left to live" after fighting for answers after his son's body was found in Michael Barrymore's pool 20 years ago.

       Terry Lubbock's son Stuart Lubbock died at Barrymore's then home in Roydon, Essex, on March 31 2001.

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       Terry Lubbock, who is now gravely ill, has been fighting to uncover the truth over his son's death Credit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd 5

       Stuart Lubbock's body was found in Michael Barrymore's pool 20 years ago Credit: PA

       Lubbock, 76, of Harlow, Essex, who has mounted a 20-year campaign for justice, told reporters in February 2021 that he had terminal cancer.

       A close family friend has told The Sun that Lubbock, a retired toolmaker has just "hours to live".

       Another friend who also works as his publicist, Harry Cichy also confirmed Terry's poor health.

       Today he said: "Terry is gravely ill. We are praying and hoping for the best."

       Essex Police arrested a man in March on suspicion of the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock, and released him without charge in August.

       Lubbock last week thanked "new witnesses that have come forward".

       A post-mortem examination showed that Stuart Lubbock had suffered severe internal injuries which suggested he had been sexually assaulted.

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       Alcohol, ecstasy, and cocaine were found in his bloodstream.

       A coroner recorded an open verdict but Lubbock wants a fresh inquest.

       Terry, who is in the final stages of his cancer battle, has vowed to keep fighting.

       He said: “I will continue my fight for justice.”

       Barrymore spoke out about Lubbock's quest for justice and says it's a "terribly sad situation".

       Speaking to the Mirror, Barrymore said: “It’s a terribly sad situation for everybody.”

       In March, cops said a witness had given them “significant new information” about the case.

       In June, Barrymore was quizzed by cops for the second time surrounding Stuart's death.

       Lubbock still believes the truth about the death of his son will come out.

       "I have done my best now for my son," Mr Lubbock said.

       He added: "My body is going down, and my mind, and I am starting to forget things."

       In February, Mr Lubbock said doctors had told him that he had months to live.

       He said all he lived for was to get "justice for Stuart", but accepts he may never get the answers he wants.

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       Lubbock's publicist says he's hoping for the best with his health Credit: PA 5

       A post-mortem examination showed that Stuart Lubbock had suffered severe internal injuries which suggested he had been sexually assaulted Credit: PA