Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan-Blyth has shared the devastating news that her sister Darci Rose has passed away at the age of 19.
Taking to Instagram this morning (21 October), she said the teen 'passed away peacefully holding my hand surrounded by family and her best friends,' adding that her sibling 'was never in any pain.'
The TV star said the last four days had left her family 'traumatised in every sense of the word,' revealing that one day they will share what has happened, but asked for privacy and respect in the meantime.
Holly thanked the emergency services and hospital staff for everything they did to support Darci in her final days and for the support they provided to the family.
"To the incredible ambulance crew, and everyone at Manchester Royal Infirmary A&E and ICU, thank you so much for giving my sister the absolute best chance," she wrote.
"Because of you all we have had the opportunity to hold her hand, stroke her hair and feel her heart beating for the last time. We will forever be grateful for the way you have looked after her and us throughout this unimaginable process."
Holly went on to tell fans she would be continuing to work so she can support her family financially, confirming that any subsequent posts are 'pre-recorded and scheduled ahead of time.'
She shared a loving tribute to her little sister, who was 'so beautiful and genuinely didn't even realise it.'
"She lived in Darci world, forgetting to turn lights off, didn't know how to lock doors after coming in from a night out, leaving the freezer open so my mam came down to a puddle of defrosted food," Holly wrote.
"She was the best aunty, Alpha-Jax adored her. She spent his whole birthday on the bouncy castle with AJ and Alba, and that's a memory I'll cherish forever. She wanted to go into social work, after finding a passion for helping children. And I just know she's looking after all the babies up there."
She added: “I don’t know if I’m behaving in a way I assumed I would when grieving but I genuinely feel she has given me so much strength and is watching over us all as our guardian angel.
“We love you so much baby girl. Forever 19.”
Since sharing the news, Holly's post has been flooded with messages of condolences from fans and fellow Geordie Shore stars.
Charlotte Crosby wrote: "I’m blessed to have known such a beautiful girl! Alpha Jax's birthday will be how I will remember your beautiful sister darci, Alba spent all day playing with her!
"She naturally gravitated to her because darci radiated warmth and sunshine! So kind and caring. Reading this post has broke my heart. I love you so much Holly sending so much love to you your mam and John."
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