Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson reveals devastating family tragedy ... trends now
Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has shared news of a heartbreaking family loss just days before her return to the soap hits screens.
The actress, 37, who is set to reprise her role as former sex worker Nicky Wheatley, revealed that her beloved aunt Patricia has died.
Kimberly took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that she and her loved ones had said a final farewell to her aunt at an emotional funeral service, after she passed away from an 'ongoing battle' with cancer last month.
Sharing a snap with her aunt, she captioned her post: 'Today we said a goodbye to my auntie. Whilst she went on to say hello again to others.'
She previously paid an emotional tribute to Patricia last month after her tragic passing, writing on Instagram: 'In the very early hours of Wednesday we lost Auntie Pat after her ongoing battle with cancer.
Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has shared news of a heartbreaking family loss just days before her return to the soap hits screens
The actress who is set to reprise her role as former sex worker Nicky Wheatley, revealed that her beloved aunt Patricia has died
'It has been incredibly sad to say goodbye to a key member of our family. Despite knowing the end was near she allowed us all to find humour in moments of pain, offered conversations so nothing was left unsaid and even threw in a couple of show tunes along the way.
'She joins my Dad (her brother who she was beside for his birth and final breaths), her husband Uncle David and her beloved dog and there is such comfort in that.
'My cousin Paula who will be reading this…. You always look after others, it's time we now look after you. The glue of the family, I love and admire you.
'Cancer has had a hold over my family the past year with multiple members and for those who are experiencing the same grief, pain and fight - you are not alone.
'Here's to auntie pat - loved nowt more than a wind up and no doubt is already thinking up her first haunting prank!'
Kimberly recently returned to the Corrie set to reprise her role as Nicky after four years away from the cobbles, with her scenes set to air in the coming
