London Hughes has revealed her brother, Alex, has died just a week after he was handed a kidney cancer diagnosis.
The comedian, perhaps best known for appearing on Celebs Go Dating in 2018, shared the news on social media overnight.
Celebrity friends including Loose Women stars Charlene White and Judi Love have shared their support.
London Hughes’ brother has died
Sharing a number of pictures of her brother, London wrote: “My brother Alex passed away today. He got diagnosed with kidney cancer on Tuesday, none of us (including him) even knew that he was sick….
“Now he’s in heaven and back on earth my mum will have to bury her first-born son. I’m in so much shock.”
She then added: “My brother’s battle with cancer was sudden and quick. He was at work living his life one week and then in hospital the next. But he was brave and fought hard. His last words to me were: ‘I’m fighting this! I’ll be okay! I love you Sis.'”
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‘The world is truly at a loss without him in it’
She then shared her favourite memories of Alex.
“In December, I decided to throw my family a private Christmas dinner and for fun I made everyone give a speech. My brother Alex is usually a man of few words but the words he spoke that night now mean more to me than I can ever convey in an Instagram post.
“I had no idea that that night, I was filming my brother’s last-ever speech to me.”
She continued: “My brother was a security guard, he’s worked for celebrities and even did the royal wedding. I always joked that when I got mega famous in America I’d fly him out so he could be my security one day. And it physically pains me that I never got the chance to make that happen.
“But the truth is, my brother has been my security guard my whole life. He’s been my biggest supporter, biggest cheerleader, he’s always had my back, he’d do anything for me. He’s the kindest, sweetest, most humble guy I’ve ever known. Not a single mean bone in his 6ft 4in body.
“He was gentle, loyal, kind and had the most perfect laugh,” she said. London added: “He always worked hard and was a loving and devoted father to my niece and nephews. He loved us all so much, he’d do anything for his family. The world is truly at a loss without him in it.”
She then shared a wish to her followers.
“I urge you all to hug your family members tight tonight in memory of my brother Alex. Because life can be so unusually cruel and you never know when a hug may be your last.”
London then concluded: “I can’t believe he’s gone. I love you so much brother. Please pray for my mum and the rest of my family, we’re all completely heartbroken.”
London Hughes supported
Charlene White was one of the first to extend her support. She said: “Oh my darling, these are such beautiful but devastating words. He sounds like such a wonderful man, who I’m sure was just so proud of you. I’m sorry that you and your family are navigating the pain of grief. Sending you so much love.”
Judi Love also commented. She shared: “Oh my God! Hun this is truly heartbreaking so sorry for you and your family lost. Praying for you all in the most heartbreaking shocking time.”
Emily Atack, meanwhile, said: “My god this is devastating. So emotional reading your post. I’m so so so sorry London. Sending all love and strength to you and your family.”
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