Suzy Lamplugh’s dad dies without ever finding out what happened to his missing daughter who vanished 32 years ago

THE dad of Suzy Lamplugh - who vanished 32 years ago - has died never knowing who killed his daughter.

Paul Lamplugh died in his sleep this morning after suffering from Parkinson's disease, his family confirmed.

A statement on behalf of the family said Mr Lamplugh celebrated his birthday surrounded by friends and family two weeks ago.

"It was typical of dad to want to throw a party to entertain everyone.

"In the end he went very peacefully and will be greatly missed not just by our family, but by his many friends," it added.

He is survived by his children, Richard, Tamsin and Lizzie, and his seven grandchildren, the trust said.

Sir Ian Johnston, the charity's chairman of trustees, said: "Paul was a truly remarkable man with phenomenal energy and perseverance.

"I saw him only a few weeks ago when he continued to urge me to do more with the trust to help people 'stay safe'."

He previously said he had to accept his daughter had been killed, despite a body never being found.

The grieving dad was made an OBE, along with his wife Diana, after setting up the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.

Suzy disappeared on July 28, 1986, after going to meet a client.