Earlier we reported that TOWIE's Nanny Pat had tragically passed away after a short illness, aged 80.
And already tributes to the loveable and hilarious woman that was close to everyone's hearts have started flooding in.
Mark Wright, Pat's grandson wrote: "My heart is broken but so overwhelmed by your support. To know good ole Nanny was loved by so many is the best feeling in the world. Thank you"
Grandaughter Jessica wrote:
"Heart broken does not even come close to how my family are feeling. Thank you for your support my nan was so loved. An angel."
Mark and Jessica's brother, footballer Joshua Wright, also said:
Of course her co-stars were shocked and saddened at the news too and took to Twitter to express thier upset and sympathies.
And many others offered their sympathies:
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