The dancer has been flooded with messages of love and support as she shared some heartbreaking death news with her fans
Dianne Buswell has been flooded with messages of love and support as she shared some heartbreaking death news with her fans.
The Strictly Come Dancing star told how her beloved grandfather, whom she affectionately called 'Pop', died in Australia having recently celebrated his 99th birthday.
Sharing a video of when she last saw him earlier this year during a return home to Australia, Dianne sadly shared: "Rest in peace pop. You were 99 years young."
The professional dancer emotionally added: "Thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already."
The messages of support quickly came flooding in, with Strictly co-star Gorka Marquez commenting on the post: "Sending love to you and the family." Johannes Radebe shared: "So sorry Dianne Darling."
Jowita Przystal commented: "Sending all my love to you and your family." Michelle Tsiakkas posted: "I’m so sorry for your loss Di. Sending you and your family all my love."
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Dianne's dad, Mark, also shared an emotional messages as he asked people to support Dianne through her grief while away from her family, as she currently is touring the UK in her own joint-headline show with fellow Strictly star Vito Coppola.
He said: "May the love and kindness of the whole of the UK wrap your hearts around our loving daughter Dianne as we are so far away I wish I could cuddle her but I can't. I know when she gets on stage my Dad, Dianne's pop, will be there with her to cheer her keep the spirit shine, love you Dianne, cuddles from Daddy."
The sad news comes after Dianne had to say another goodbye earlier this year. In March, the BBC star shared how her return home to Australia has been bittersweet as she said a final goodbye to her grandmother. Taking to Instagram on March 8, Dianne shared a video of herself and her Nan.
Alongside the sweet clip, she told her online following: "Rest in peace nan. Love you very much. I’m so grateful I was home to say goodbye to such a special lady in my life. Now go be with pop he has been patiently waiting for you."
She also took to her Instagram Story with the video and said: "RIP our beautiful Nan," before sharing a glimpse at the last moments they spent together as well as precious family-wide photos.
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Dianne also shared a picture of her Nan's TV which showed her, Joe and the Strictly YouTube channels as the 'top watched'. Alongside the post, the Strictly star wrote: "At Nan's house these were her top channels [face holding back tears and red heart emoji]. Good choices, Nan."
But despite their heartbreak over the loss, the family also had a celebration as it was her nephew Roman's Baptism, with Dianne being chosen as one of his godparents.
Sharing an adorable video of the pair on her Instagram Story, the professional dancer said: "I'm so honoured to be your godmother. Special christening day for our baby Roman."
