Billie and Sam Faires have been left “devastated” following the news that their grandfather, Mick, has died, less than two months after they lost their Nanny Wendy.
Mick is believed to have passed away this week after enduring a long battle with cancer.
A source claims that the sisters who found fame on ITVBe’s The Only Way Is Essex are heartbroken after saying goodbye to their grandad.
Speaking to the MailOnline, an insider close to Sam and Billie said: “The girls have been grieving the loss of their nan and now that their grandad has passed away in such short space of time,
Sam and Billie are mourning the loss of their grandfather, six weeks after their Nan had died
“The girls are absolutely heartbroken and devastated.”
Samantha, 30, and Billie, 31, had a close relationship with their grandparents and took to social media to share a family photograph as they celebrated the return of their hit ITVBe show, The Mummy Diaries.
Their beloved grandfather could be seen smiling towards the camera as he was surrounded by his famous family including his late wife, Wendy and Sam and Billie’s mum Suzie.
Sam shared a snap of her family as they celebrated season seven of The Mummy Diaries (Image: samanthafaiers/Instagram)
Sam captioned her adorable post: “#MummyDiaires season finale TONIGHT! Big thank you to everyone who tuned in this series! We had ball! Bring on series 7 @itvbe 9pm x (ps love u nanny & grandad) x”.
The mum-of-two took to her Instagram page shortly after the death of their gran, Wendy, sharing a moving video of her singing karaoke.
Sam and Billie lost their Nanny Wendy in January after she battled pneumonia
Sam penned: “Nanny Wendy, a week today the lord called you home to heaven.
“I will love you forever nan, you was such a huge inspiration to Billie and I. From day one we was your ‘Miss Worlds’ you spoke positivity over us our whole life. You loved us unconditionally. You truly was the best nan ever.”
The blonde bombshell added: “I can hear your voice every day, ‘hello my darling, how are you’. You would call us almost every day for a chat, you would come to all the parties and events with us, I have thousands of special memories with you, nan you are a legend.
“‘I’m so blessed that I had you in my life, you was infectious, everyone loved you.
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“I will continue to make you proud nanny. Until we meet again.. for a ‘coffee and doughnut’ or a ‘Pína colada’.”
The family halted filming of The Mummy Diaries back in January when Wendy passed away, aged 77, after fighting pneumonia.
Sam and Billie’s dad, Lee, Wendy’s son told The Mirror at the time: “My beautiful mum lost her short battle with pneumonia on Wednesday afternoon.
“My mum idolised my daughters as she did all of her grandchildren. She thought of Suzanne as a daughter, they were very close.
“Her passing was very peaceful surrounded by myself, Suzanne & our daughters.”
My beautiful mum lost her short battle with pneumonia on Wednesday afternoon.
“My mum idolised my daughters as she did all of her grandchildren. She thought of Suzanne as a daughter, they were very close.
“Her passing was very peaceful surrounded by myself, Suzanne & our daughters.”
Daily Star has approached Samantha and Billie’s representatives for comment.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
