I'm A Celeb's Myles Stephenson Reveals That His Nan Died After Waiting For Him To Return

Myles Stephenson has shared the news that his grandmother has passed away aged 89, saying he knew she wouldn't leave without hearing his voice 'one last time'.

The 28-year-old singer, who won The X Factor back in 2017 and recently appeared on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, took to Instagram to pay tribute to her.

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In the post, he wrote: "Eighty-nine years of life! Today you left this world but your spirit will NEVER leave our [hearts]! The life you had on earth was nothing short of phenomenal! Six children, 10 grandchildren!

"Started in Jamaica and gave everyone the tools to conquer the world! The music I make will keep you dancing up there and my restaurant will be named after YOU down here. Ima continue to try make you proud day in day out in everything I do!

"Thank you for holding out on going to heaven till I got back from the jungle! I knew you wouldn't leave without hearing my voice one last time! I'm not sure how I will deal with you being gone but I know you wouldn't want me to be alone and to spend it enjoying life! I love you to heaven and back! Rest In Love Yaya".

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Replying to his post, one fan wrote: "So sorry to hear this, she's so proud of you," while another said: "Stay strong milo, thoughts and prayers are with you today".

Dermot O'Leary responded saying: "Big love buddy. A life well lived," and band mate Ashley Fongho, added: "Real Warrior of a woman!! From Cuba to London!!!"

Myles became a fan favourite on the most recent series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and found himself the sixth star to be voted off.

According to the Metro, as soon as he landed back in the UK Myles went to the hospital to see his nan. He told the publication: "When I came out [of the jungle] I told Ant and Dec that my nan is ill and that before I went in, I wasn't going to do the show.

"I had WiFi on the plane yesterday and my dad messaged me saying, "'Your nan's not doing too well, you need to go and see her.' So when I landed yesterday at 11am, I went straight to the hospital and saw her."

Topics: Celebrity, News

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