Comedian and Celebs Go Dating star London Hughes revealed the tragic death of her brother Alex on Tuesday.
The star, 35, told how he had sadly passed away just days after a kidney cancer diagnosis.
In her tribute London sweetly shared how Alex – who worked as a security guard -was her ‘biggest supporter and cheerleader’.
London is a comedian, television writer and presenter. She wrote and starred in Laughter Shock, a comedy for the BBC which piloted in 2010 and has gone on to have a successful career. She also starred on Celebs Go Dating on 2018.
She wrote in her post: ‘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.
Comedian and Celebs Go Dating star London Hughes revealed the tragic death of her brother Alex on Tuesday
The star, 35, told how he had sadly passed away just days after a kidney cancer diagnosis in a heartbreaking post
‘I’m in so much shock… 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..”‘
In her post London then shared how she hosted a private Christmas meal in December for her family and asked them all to give a speech.
She explained: ‘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.
‘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.’
London continued: ‘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 6ft4 body.
‘He was gentle, loyal, kind and had the most perfect laugh… 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. 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.
In her tribute London sweetly shared how Alex – who worked as a security guard-was her ‘biggest supporter and cheerleader’
She wrote in her post: ‘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…’
In her post London then shared how she hosted a private Christmas meal in December for her family and asked them all to give a speech
She explained: ‘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…’
Her post was flooded with messages of support from her friends and followers who expressed their sadness for her
London is a comedian, television writer and presenter. She wrote and starred in Laughter Shock, a comedy for the BBC which piloted in 2010 and has gone on to have a successful career. She also starred on Celebs Go Dating on 2018
‘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.’
Her post was flooded with messages of support from her friends and followers.
Alan Carr wrote: ‘How awful. Sending you so much love.’
Tamzin Outhwaite commented: ‘So sorry darling girl. Sending you love and strength.’
Emily Atack 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 xxx.’
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