Family of financial institution boss Jonathan Bloomer and spouse Judy pay tribute

The family of Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have described them as ‘incredible people and an inspiration to many’ following their deaths in the sinking of a luxury yacht in Sicily. 

They said in a statement: ‘We are grieving for our loved ones and all of those affected by the tragedy.

‘We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the emergency services and everyone who helped tirelessly in this rescue operation.

‘Our parents were incredible people and an inspiration to many, but first and foremost they were focused on and loved their family and spending time with their new grandchildren.

‘Together for five decades, our only comfort is that they are still together now. This is an unimaginable grief to shoulder. Our only ask is that our family’s privacy is respected at this time.’