Tamzin Outhwaite led the procession after the tragic death of Holly Willoughby’s mother-in-law. The Eastenders star is related to the This Morning presenter, and is said to be ‘devastated’ after the death of Sandra, husband of Holly, mother of Dan Baldwin.
Posting a touching tribute on social media, Tamzin said her aunt’s death “needs some time to process” and that she would “remember the conversations and time they spent together”. live in Birmingham reports Tamzin took to Instagram, writing: “It took a while to process but we lost a matriarch of the family on July 7.
“Sandra Santi/Baldwin. My godmother, my mother’s older sister, my only aunt, who was like another mother to me when I was growing up. We watched her die. husband (my godfather) when she had 4 small children.
“Sandra seems to go through life, cooking, laughing, being a hostess, life and soul. Then she lost her son and then her sister.
“I always believe you when you tell me your age…you raised your children and led with laughter and joy and we will miss you so much. Now you can sit and talk on the phone. with my mother for 2 hours and fell asleep in front of you, seeing each other.
“Your incredible strength runs through your children and grandchildren. I will miss our conversations and our time together. Rest in peace my dear aunt. #dìsandrissimo.”
Tamzin has received plenty of support from friends and celebrities alike, with one person writing: “Beautiful words Tamzin, she sounds like a great aunt and kind soul! Love that! she for you will live forever in you. Sending you lots of love and a great love big cock.”
Another said: “So sorry for the loss what a wonderful woman she was a truly inspirational person she will be so sad thinking about all of you.”
The third person typed: “I miss your mom every day,,,, and I will miss Sandra every day,,,, love you both so much, sending you so much love and a big hug.”
The fourth wrote: “Sorry to hear this @glamzin – she is an incredible woman. Sending you so much love.”
And another wrote: “She is a lovely lady….so sad to hear this news. RIP Sandra X.”
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