Former TOWIE star Elliott Wright has announced the heartbreaking news that his dad Edward has passed away following a battle with Covid.
Posting a series of family photos Elliott wrote on Instagram, "It is with heart wrenching regret, that I have to post this post, my father Edward George Wright passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the 02.03.2021 after bravely fighting Covid for 8 weeks...
"For those who knew my father, you know what a great man he was, always smiling, always humble, always happy, despite the fact in his later years he bravely fought prostrate cancer, he never moaned and done his best to put a brave smile on...".
He went on to say, "His love for his family is what he will be remembered for to all of us, the ultimate family man, wanting to spend every woken minute with his 10 grandkids and children was his only daily thought pattern and request, was that to be with them, the ultimate family man.
"For those who don’t know me well, the impact this has had on me, what can I say, I’m simply devastated!"
Elliott then dedicated the rest of his Instagram post to his dad, "You are and will always be my rock, my best friend, the man who taught me to always be a gentleman, to put family first!"
He added, "The legacy and mark you leave is colossal, put simply if I could be half the man you were, when my time finally comes... i would go a very happy soul.
"I love you dad, the hole you leave is monumental but the memories I will cherish for ever. I know you will be watching over me and the kids, I hope I continue to make you proud, Rest in peace dad. See you at the gates when the time comes. I love you, with all my Heart💔".
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Thousands of people rushed to pay their condolences including Elliott's cousin Mark Wright who wrote, "You’d have to be God to find a better man than my uncle. Put simply, you won’t. I love you uncle Eddie, I’m never going to forget you. Broken to pieces 💔".
Michelle Keegan said, "Such a special man. ❤️".
Jess Wright also wrote, "Totally broken 💔 our uncle Eddie. Love you always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️".
James Argent commented, "I’m absolutely heartbroken, Love you Elliot ♥️".
Danielle Armstrong added, "💔😢 Absolutely heartbreaking such a lovely family man and a true gentleman. Sending you and the family my love @elliottwright_ thinking of you all 🙏🏻 xxxx".
Our thoughts are with Elliott and his family at this devastating time.