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Four years on from the death of her father, reality TV star Chloe Ferry has shared a touching tribute to her dad as she opened up about her pain

Chloe Ferry has paid tribute to her father four years on from his death. The Geordie Shore star’s dad passed away after losing his fight with cancer four years ago, and the reality TV favourite says she faces an ‘ongoing battle’. The MTV favourite was flooded with messages of support as she opened up on the anniversary of her father’s death on Facebook.

She posted a throwback photo of herself, her sister and father all standing outside with a pink umbrella. Chloe herself looked far from the Geordie Shore star she is today.

The post had a heartfelt message which read: “4 years ago today my dad was taken away from me.” She continued: “No matter how many years pass it doesn’t get easier! Your family miss you deeply and we would do anything to have you back I cherish all of our amazing memories and how much you used to make everyone around you laugh I love you dad Until we meet again,” signing off with a red love heart and crying emoji face.

Her parents split when she was six-years-old, with the reality star raised by her mother Liz. But she was always close with her dad and she shared a touching tribute on the day of his burial. “RIP dad you were taken from us too soon you’ll always be in my heart miss and love you always,” she captioned the post. She had shared a throwback picture of her leaning on her father’s shoulder as they both smiled for the camera. On her Instagram Stories, the reality star shared a video of herself holding a feather she found on a staircase.

She was inundated with sweet messages from fans and friends after her latest one. Co-star Marnie Simpson wrote: “Love you. Always here for you” as Sophie Kasaei added: “U got this girl.” Another told her” “Here for you Chloe, you’re not alone my darling and there are a lot of people that go through this xx”

Chloe said she “would give anything to hold” her father again and that her “whole world came crashing down” when he got diagnosed a few years earlier. She wrote: “What I would do to hold you, to tell you things I didn’t before, to have our stupid jokes. I would give everything to do that.”

Chloe had shared the news of his death, taking to her Stories to provide a short statement. “I’ve struggled to write this and still can’t accept it what I’m about to say!” Chloe began. I’m a very open person and normally happy to share all details of my life, however, this is a time where I really need to have some privacy.

“I sadly lost my dad after his battle with cancer and it still doesn’t feel real! “I am going to take a break from social media and work commitments. As a family we are all dealing with this and trying to come to terms with it… I’d really appreciate it if I was given some time to deal with it in my own way!”

In October this year, Chloe sadly admitted how much she is struggling after her dog Ivy died during the week. The star shared that she has “cried for two days”. Taking to Instagram, Chloe opened up about her grief. She started with a selfie as she woke up late and wrote over the top that she had to “try my hardest to get up and get my house sorted”.

She then filmed a teary video where she shared that her grief “comes in waves”. “I have literally cried for the last two days. Losing a pet is so hard, it’s just like a human and it [the grief] comes in waves when you least expect it.

“One day you’re alright, the next you’re not. Today I’ve just tried to get on with jobs, my house has been a mess, so I’ve tried to clean it. It has actually made us feel a little bit better but then you sit and overthink everything, and think could I have done more.”

In both the first selfie and the video, Chloe added that it was hard for her other dog, Narla, too, as she could tell something was wrong but didn’t know what. She also shared that her dog Narla was the less independent dog, and “needed” Ivy. Later in the video, the star admitted to “smelling Ivy’s blanket” and said she was having “bits of breakdowns”.

When Ivy died a few days ago, Chloe took to Instagram to share that it was the “worst night of my life”. She hopped online begged followers for advice on how to help her dog, who had been rushed to the emergency vet.

But just hours later, she had to get back on the app to tell her fans that Ivy had died. Chloe wrote: “I can’t put into words how heartbroken I am to lose my baby girl so unexpectedly.

“I’ve had the worst night of my life last night with the worst possible outcome. Losing Ivy, my first dog, who has seen me go through my worst times and always been there for me when I’ve needed her. She was the most caring loving dog and I’m absolutely devastated that she was taken from me so soon and so unexpected. RIP my girl, you will never be forgotten.”

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SHARON Osbourne has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband Ozzy on his birthday and shared unseen pics of the star.

Ozzy sadly passed away aged 76 on July 22, with the cause of death later revealed to be a cardiac arrest. 

On what would have been Ozzy’s 77th birthday his wife Sharon, 73, took to Instagram and posted a series of emotional snaps of her beloved husband.

She captioned the post: “My darling husband, I celebrate the day you were born. I will never let go of your hand until I see you on the other side.”

The heart-breaking snaps include photographs of the pair sitting side-by-side with their much loved dogs.

In others, Ozzy and Sharon are seen tenderly kissing and holding each other throughout the ages.

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Sharon also shared a video of a floral tribute to Ozzy in Birmingham on Black Sabbath Bridge that read ‘Happy Birthday Ozzy.’

The poignant tribute ends with an emotional snap of the pair holding hands.

Sharon accompanied her snaps with Ozzy’s song – See You On the Other Side.

Sharon recently made her first red carpet appearance since Ozzy’s death as she attended a London event with her daughter Kelly. 

Kelly has been supporting her mother through their loss, previously revealing she slept in her parents’ bed for two months after Ozzy passed away.

In a special episode of their family podcast titled Remembering Ozzy, Sharon confessed she “hates” going to bed at night.

Kelly said: “I mean, I slept with you for the first two months so that you weren’t on your own.

“But then I felt like you needed some space.”

She then confessed how her daily routine had been altered and admitted: “I wake up and for the first three seconds I feel normal.

“And then I remember everything.

“Mornings are the hardest for me, because it happened in the morning. And I used to spend most of my time with Dad in the morning.”

Sharon also outlined how Donald Trump, 79, sent the family a special voice message.

She worked with the entrepreneur-turned-politician during his NBC series, The Celebrity Apprentice, back in 2010.

She choked back tears as she played the voicemail in which Trump said: “Hi, Sharon – it’s Donald Trump, and I just wanted to wish you the best and the family.

“Ozzy was amazing – he was an amazing guy.

“I met him a few times and I wanna tell you he was unique in every way and talented.

“So I just wanted to wish you the best and it’s a tough thing, I know how close you were, and whatever I can do – take care of yourself, say hello to the family – thanks, bye.”

During the podcast, Sharon also revealed King Charles had a letter hand-delivered to their home after Ozzy’s passing.

Sharon and Ozzy’s son Jack, 40, is currently taking part in I’m a Celebrity and he recently left fans concerned as he ended up in tears while discussing Ozzy.

During a discussion with Eddie Kadi, Jack was asked what he missed most about Ozzy.

As he attempted to answer the question, Jack became overcome with emotion as he tried to compose himself.

And later in the show, Jack broke down in tears when he received his letter from home.

Jack’s wife Aree Gearheart wrote: “You are so in your element out there.”

She praised her husband for “keeping the fires ablaze, cooking 5 star meals, and being an amazing camp protector and often leader”.

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here approaches its climax but some viewers have already declared Aitch, a rapper, as their winner after watching his Jungle Arms tribute on Tuesday

I’m a Celeb viewers admitted they were in tears last night after Aitch delivered an emotional tribute song about his sister.

The rapper showed off his skills during a raucous karaoke session, performing his hit track My G to Gracie about his sibling, who is 10 years younger than him and has Down Syndrome. Aitch, 25, has released this tune professionally, with all the funds generated from the donated to the Down’s Syndrome Association.

He has close bonds with Gracie and her twin sister Hattie, and said his siblings have played a big part in both his personal life and career. The song, played when the campmates won a trip to the show’s infamous pub during Tuesday’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, captured the hearts of viewers with fans backing Aitch to win the competition.

One fan posted on X: “Aitch has to win. He’s such a lovely man.” Another shared: “Bet Aitch’s sisters are so proud of Aitch right now.” A third said: “Oh I love Aitch so much.” One tribute read: “Aitch ‘M G’ to his sister was heartwarming.”

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Whilst the video for his song features Ed Sheeran, Aitch joked he had to make do with his camp BFF AngryGinge as they performed a duet. The song’s lyrics read: “Baby, live your best life, you shouldn’t grow by force. All in your own time, G, the globe is yours.” He then mentions G throughout the song, which refers to his sister’s name.

Aitch’s campmates were touched by the song. Ruby Wax, in particular, admitted the performance had left her emotional. Aitch, from Manchester, had previously told his fellow contestants about his close bond with Gracie.

Ahead of his appearance on the show, Aitch revealed he was going into the Australian jungle to raise awareness for people with Down syndrome. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the star said: “I’m not only just doing it for people with Down syndrome, I’m doing it for people around as well. I don’t want anyone to be like disheartened or feel s*** if they do find out someone in the family’s got Down syndrome. It’s a blessing.

“You’re going to have the best time of your life as long as you’re spending it with that person. My main thing, really and truly, is because I don’t want Down Syndrome to be seen as a negative thing. I don’t want anyone to go like, oh yeah, my kid’s got Down Syndrome, or my sister’s got Down Syndrome.

“And anyone to have the reply of, ‘Oh, I’m sorry to hear that’ because it’s just definitely not the case. They’re the best people in the world.”

BBC Breakfast announced the death of acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard at age 88, sharing tributes from King Charles and Queen Camilla

BBC Breakfast was paused as today’s presenter delivered devastating news of a death just minutes into the programme.

During Sunday’s (November 30) episode of the beloved breakfast show, hosts Rachel Burden and Ben Boulos were back on our screens delivering the day’s top headlines from Britain and around the world.

But mere moments into the broadcast, Rachel broke the news of Tom Stoppard‘s passing as she disclosed that the Royal Family were amongst the first to honour his memory.

The cherished playwright, who scooped an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Shakespeare In Love, was 88-years-old when he passed away.

Addressing audiences at home, Rachel announced: “The King and Queen have led tributes to the playwright Tom Stoppard, who has died at the age 88.”, reports the Express.

“They have described him as a ‘dear friend who wore his genius lightly’. Among the awards was an Oscar for the screenplay for the film Shakespeare in Love.”

The programme then switched to a dedicated tribute segment for the legend as entertainment correspondent Guy Lambert reflected on Tom’s extraordinary career.

Returning to the studio, Rachel noted: “Tributes have been pouring in to celebrate the life of Sir Tom Stoppard.”

Just before sharing the King and Queen’s complete statement, the television host remarked: “King Charles and Queen Camilla called him a dear friend.”

United Agents released a statement at the time, expressing: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved client and friend, Tom Stoppard, has died peacefully at home in Dorset, surrounded by his family.

“He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language. It was an honour to work with Tom and to know him.”

King Charles paid tribute, stating: “My wife and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our greatest writers, Sir Tom Stoppard. A dear friend who wore his genius lightly, he could, and did, turn his pen to any subject, challenging, moving and inspiring his audiences, borne from his own personal history.

“We send our most heartfelt sympathy to his beloved family. Let us all take comfort in his immortal line: ‘Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else’.”

Sir Tom’s illustrious career in entertainment spanned over six decades, during which he bagged numerous Tony and Olivier awards, as well as the Golden Globe and Academy Award alongside Marc Norman for their 1998 screenplay Shakespeare In Love – featuring fellow Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow.

BBC Breakfast is broadcast daily from 6am on BBC One and iPlayer.