Gogglebox star Sandra Martin has revealed her sister-in-law had died of coronavirus in a emotional social media post.
The 58-year-old TV star, who appeared on the hit Channel 4 show from 2013 until 2017 , shared news of the tragedy online.
In an emotional message on Twitter, she wrote: “AM CRYING. MY BROTHER WIFE JUST DIED OF CORONAVIRUS. R.I.P MY SISTER IN LAW.”
Hundreds of fans flocked to Sandra’s Twitter account to offer her support following her tragic news.
One wrote: “I am so sorry for your loss Sandra. My prayers and condolences to you, your family and loved ones at this difficult time. May she rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
Gogglebox star Sandra Martin has taken to social media to announce her sister in law has passed away (Image: Channel 4)
Another added: “So sorry for your loss it’s heartbreaking.”
A third wrote: “I’m so sorry to hear that Sandra. Sending love and hugs.”
A fourth penned: “Thinking of you and your family.”
A fifth tweeted: “Sending love to you Sandra.”
Sandra earned her celebrity status from her antics on the hit Channel 4 show alongside pal Sandi Bogle
The heartbreaking tragedy comes after Sandra shared footage of herself joining in with the rest of the UK in last night’s Clap For Carers which honoured NHS staff who are working tiredness to battle the virus.
Alongside the video, Sandra penned: ” Clapping for NHS” and added in the video: “Well I was outside clapping, I was outside just now, clapping for the NHS.
“Watching it live now on TV – yeah let’s all of us clap together. But yeah!”
Thousands of Brits took to the streets last night, with some leaning out of windows and setting off fireworks, to show their support up and down the country.
The TV star shared announced her Gogglebox departure on This Morning (Image: WENN)
Sandra, 58, was one of the most popular members of the Gogglebox family, after making her debut on the show in March 2013 alongside best pal Sandi Bogle.
She quit the programme in 2017 following Sandi’s earlier departure.
At the time, Sandra revealed news of her exit on This Morning, saying she left the show to focus on other projects.
She said: “I am going to miss it, but I decided at that time I wanted to move on to other things.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
