Loose Women star Charlene White returned to work on the panel show today (February 3) following the death of her best friend, Darrell.
The news anchor posted a heartbreaking tribute to the pal she called her “brother” on Instagram last week (January 29). She revealed that, four years after receiving his cancer diagnosis, Darrell had died at the age of 44.
When she shared her post, Charlene was flooded with support from her followers. And, on the show today, she was consoled by panelist Kelly Brook, who also opened up about the grief of losing her dad.
Charlene White in heartbreaking tribute to best friend
Last week, Charlene shared a carousel of pictures of herself with Darrell. Alongside the snaps, she shared a heartbreaking tribute.
Charlene said: “There will be many of you who will aware of me talking about one of my oldest and best friends Darrell @djoptic and his mission to beat the enemy which is Sarcoma cancer.
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“In the early hours of Saturday morning, four and a half years after he was diagnosed, after a week of saying goodbyes to those he loved, sharing stories and banter, he took his final breath surrounded by his wonderful wife @mrsamymcdonald and children Maya and Theo.”
She continued: “He has been my brother since we met at 16 years old. I was the best man at his wedding, and godmother to his eldest. The nonsense our little crew would get up to was hilarious back in the day. He was there for every milestone. My heart is broken into a million pieces.”
‘He was quite simply, amazing’
Charlene also reflected on Darrell’s kindness and bravery as he raised awareness for the disease.
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