dear friend

Emma was played by Jenny Seagrove, who paid tribute to the author as a "dear friend".

And I would've missed out on a dear friend.

In a statement the firm said: "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague Simone White."

Law firm Squire Patton Boggs said in a statement: "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague Simone White."

In a tribute to her mentor on social media, Rayner said: "John was not only a Labour legend but an inspiration to me and a dear friend. He will be greatly missed by so many."