Brittany Higgins' sad personal news
Brittany Higgins has revealed that she has lost a close family member just weeks after announcing her first pregnancy with husband David Sharaz.
In a post shared to Instagram, Higgins announced that her grandmother had passed away, with friends and loved ones sharing their condolences to the grieving mum-to-be.
“Processing the loss of the strongest woman I have ever known. I love and already miss you grandma x," she wrote alongside a gallery of images of moments she shared with her grandmother throughout the years.
In one of the photos a teen Higgins can be seen cuddling up to her grandmother, while in another her grandmother held her as a baby.
Higgins’ mother, Kelly, replied to the post with a heartfelt message.
“She loved you, and was so proud of you,” she wrote.
“It was so special she got to celebrate your wedding and be excited about the news of great-grandchild. She was a remarkable woman who taught us truth strength. I love you beautiful.”
"So sorry Brittany: sending condolences. Your grandmother would be so proud of you," wrote appearance activist Carly Findlay with a red heart emoji.
"I'll bet that you were the strongest woman she's ever known. Sorry for your loss, Brittany. Keep her alive in your heart forever x" one follower wrote.
"And you are the strongest woman so many of us know. Sorry for your loss x," added another.
"I am sorry for your loss and all the pain you are enduring. Strength and luck to you," commented a third.
Images: Instagram