THE father of acting Cpl Anuska Eversley has died, three days after her funeral service. The family announced the passing of David Eversley on social media.

The post on the Facebook page of Wendell Eversley, an uncle of the slain police officer, said her father died at the San Fernando General Hospital on Thursday.

The announcement prompted an outpouring of condolences from social media users, with many speculating that he had died of a 'broken heart'. However, a family member later responded to the post and clarified that his death was due to cancer.