Mark Wright has suffered a heartbreaking family loss.
The former TOWIE star's grandfather Eddie has died at the age of 92, with the news confirmed today (January 7) by Mark's spokesperson.
"Mark's grandad passed away last night," they said (via MailOnline). "He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones."
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Eddie appeared alongside Mark in 2019 on the BBC genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are?, with Mark full of praise for his grandfather at the time.
"My granddad is my king," he beamed. "He is a tough ex British champion boxer, but on the flipside he's just a sweetheart gentleman."
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Meanwhile, last month, Mark's wife Michelle Keegan confirmed the couple are expecting a baby in an Instagram post showing the Brassic star's baby bump on a beach.
"2025 is going to be a special one for us…," the caption read, accompanied by baby and heart emojis.
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Among those to send congratulatory messages was Mark's dad, who wrote: "4th grandchild incoming and can't wait xxxx."
Elsewhere, Mark recently shared a health update on a head injury he sustained after falling in a Las Vegas bathroom.
"I'm coming home with a little scar," he told fans on Instagram in November. "For those that are asking on my Instagram, I fell in the bathroom. I wasn't drunk. It was the middle of the night, half asleep. Needed a few stitches but I'm all good, absolutely fine."
He also expressed excitement to be reunited with Michelle, adding: "On my way home to see the wife. Now it's home time for Christmas. Can't wait to see my loved ones. Until next time, Vegas. Peace out."
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