CBBC star Chelsie Whibley has tragically died at the age of 29 after battling cystic fibrosis.
The TV star, who was best known for Dani’s House and Sadie J, died after fighting the genetic disorder which causes a build up of sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system and can cause breathing difficulties.
Actress Chelsie, from Denmead, Hampshire, was reportedly rushed to Southampton General Hospital on Saturday 2 April and passed away around 2.45pm, according to The Mirror.
Her husband Glyn, 33, who tied the knot to Chelsie in August 2014, has paid tribute to his ‘gorgeous inspiration wife’ and said: “I’m afraid this is the hardest thing I have ever had to write.”
He continued: “It was very quick and she was not in any pain. I know you will all want to send your condolences but we ask to please limit it to comments below in this very distressing time.
(Image: Chelsie-Louise Whibley/Facebook)
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“To my gorgeous inspiration wife we will love you always.”
Glyn, who works as an architect, shared a collection of heartwarming throwback snaps of the couple including from their wedding day.
In a heartfelt post to his Facebook page on Sunday 3 April, he wrote: “I cannot put into words the heartbreak I am now feeling without you here.
(Image: Chelsie Whibley)
“Waking up without you by my side just feels so wrong and I’m waiting to realise that this is all just a terrible dream… but sadly I know it is not.
“From the first time we met I knew that this day would come but I knew you were the one I wanted to spend my life with… and it has been an incredible life… one that I would not change for anything in the world.”
He continued: “You were such an inspiration to me and so many others, with such vigour and determination to prove the doctors wrong and keep living on.
(Image: Glyn Whibley/Facebook)
“We have made so many memories together that I will treasure for the rest of my life and I thank you for choosing me to share your life with! You have brought such happiness to me and you will never know the true amount of love I had for you!
“I wish there had been a different route to removing all the suffering you were going through and that I didn’t have to lose you… but I know you are now at peace and looking down on us with our dearest Gizmo and our 4 unborn babies.
(Image: © Chelsie Whibley / SWNS)
“You were the love of my life and my bestest friend and I am going to miss you so so much! I’m sorry we didn’t get the chance to go away in our caravan more and enjoy more times together… but those trips we did take will be sacred to me! You are my absolute world and you will always be in my heart!!
“I will look after your mum and help her through this devastating time along with the rest of your family… but at long last you can finally rest in peace without fear and discomfort.
“I love you so much baby and will never forget you!! I can’t believe I’m actually writing all this but I know you’re still with me in spirit looking after me!! Until we meet again my beautiful wife… I love you!!!!!!!! X x x”
