A Place In The Sun’s Laura Hamilton’s heartbreak as granddad dies while she’s filming
Star of Channel 4’s A Place in The Sun Laura Hamilton said she was struggling after losing her beloved ‘Pops’ while she was away filming in Greece
A Place In The Sun star Laura Hamilton has tearfully revealed that she has been left heartbroken as her grandfather died while she was filming for the show in Greece
Laura, 38, broke down as she shared the news on her Instagram Stories and admitted she as feeling ‘incredibly emotional and sad’ being so far from her family.
The travel expert said her granddad had taken a ‘turn for the worst’ just after she landed in Crete for filming.
After hearing he’d tragically passed away while she was abroad, Laura became very emotional as she told fans about their special bond.
She said: “Pops was 89. He was an incredible man… Hardworking, kind, supportive and loving with a sparky, ‘can do’ attitude and a great personality…
“As his eldest grand daughter I had a very special bond with him… and although travelling through my job meant I didn’t get to see him as regularly as I would have liked.
“When I did see him I always gave him a pedicure, massaged his legs and feet. He even let me give him a haircut after lockdown! I loved looking after him…”
She followed this with a black and white picture of her ‘Pops’.
Laura who is mum to Rocco, six, and Thahlia, five, said she felt relieved her children had got to see their great-grandfather before he died even if she missed out.
“Losing someone you love is never easy, and I appreciate that a lot of people have lost loved ones over the last few months…
“The last time I lost a grandparent was when I was age 13, and whilst I feel incredibly emotional and sad at this time.
“I feel lucky I got to spend 38 years with my Pops and he got to spend time with Rocco and Tahlia. I am happy that he lived his 89 years to the full, even up until the last few days.”
Laura ended her message with : “Love you always Pops. Laura xxx”
As fans sent her messages her support, Laura was left very overwhelmed.
“”I want to thank you all for your kind messages about your Pops. I am trying to keep positive.”
She told her followers :” Pops loved A Place In The Sun. I’m here in Crete and it’s stunning and we’re filming.
“Thank you all for your support, I’ve read all your messages and they mean so much.”
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