Jacqueline Jossa’s sister reveals heartbreaking family secret

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Former Eastenders star Jacqueline Jossa has been battling a secret family heartbreak - the death of her two brothers.

Her sister Katrina revealed the tragedy on her London Marathon fundraising page, which Jacqueline later retweeted.

The actress has never spoken about her two brother's shock death before.

Katrina tweeted next to the link, "Please read my family’s story and share and donate if you can. The count down is on and I completed 20 miles today!!"'

Then she bravely described on her GoFundMe page how her sibling's death was her driving force for the 26.2 mile challenge. "I am raising money for the Lullaby Trust, a fantastic charity for a cause close to my heart.

"Some people know my family's story and some will not but I hope it touches you all enough to understand how important this charity is for all of the families who have suffered a loss of a baby in this way"

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"I personally lost two baby brothers, one due to cot death and the other was put down to cot death although he died in hospital due to an illness caused by lack of oxygen at birth.

"I was a young child at the time of these deaths.

"The devastation on my family has been clear to see and I can't think of any challenge bigger or more fitting to show my love for the charity and my support to my family in moving forward.

It's unclear how old Jacqueline and Katrina were at the time of their two brother's death.

To donate to Katrina's page and support the Lullaby Trust, click here

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