Joe Swash has revealed the devastating news that his grandma Fran has recently passed away.
The 38-year-old dad of two said in an emotional post that he was 'heartbroken' after being unable to say goodbye to Nanny Fran before she died.
Joe also admitted that losing a loved one during the ongoing pandemic had been 'excruciating and cruel'.
In a touching Instagram message, the Dancing On Ice champion said that his thoughts were with those who had similarly struggled with the loss of family 'during this awful situation'.
Alongside the post, he shared a picture in which he grinned at the camera alongside Fran as she held baby Rex.
"Goodnight Nanny Fran Sleep well. I miss you so much already. I’m heartbroken," he wrote in the touching message.
"I wish I could have spent more time with you. I wish I could have seen you more before you left us. I wish I could have said goodbye.
"But I know you know how much we all love you and you’ll be watching down on us, looking after us forever more. Goodbye Nan. Love you."
Opening up to his 1.4 million followers about the tragic news, Joe also reached out to others who have faced such loss.
He added: "Thinking of all of those who have lost loved ones during this awful situation. Thinking of all of the people who weren’t able to be by their loved ones side.
"Those who won’t be able to say goodbye at their funerals. It’s excruciating. And cruel. Sending so much love your way.
Joe's doting wife Stacey Solomon also shared a tribute to Nanny Fran on Instagram, adding: "We love you to the moon and back."
The television star has received an overwhelming amount of messages from well wishers after he announced the news of his gran's death.
Among the comments was one from Love Island's Maura Higgins as well as Tyla Carr.
Diversity's Perri Kiely also shared two love heart emojis.
Despite the tragic news, the couple have tried to remain positive and Stacey also noted that their baby son Rex had 'brought them a moment of happiness' even on the saddest of days.
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