Strictly star flooded with support as she shares heartbreaking family update
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has been inundated with sweet support as she shared the heartbreaking news of her grandfather's passing.
The popular professional dancer, who first graced the BBC show in 2017, broke the sad news to her followers through a touching social media post.
Dianne, 36, recent Strictly champion alongside comedian Chris McCausland, shared a heart-warming video of the time she surprised her grandad in Australia following her Glitter Ball victory.
Her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, filmed the sweet moment, which saw the pair posing, embracing, and dancing together, with his laughter audible in the background.
Alongside the clip, Dianne wrote: ''Rest in peace pop you were 99 years young thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already.'
(Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)
The post quickly filled with heartfelt messages from fans and fellow Strictly Come Dancing stars. Fellow professional Nancy Xu sent her love, writing: 'D D Sending you all the love'.
While Michelle Tsiakkas commented: ''I'm so sorry for your loss Di Sending you and your family all my love'.
Vito Coppola, currently touring with Dianne in their Red Hot and Ready show, also expressed his condolences with a praying hands emoji and a heart.
The dancer's Instagram followers joined in sending their sympathies as one said: 'omg i'm so sorry, sending so much love to you and your family.'
Another wrote: 'Sending you all the love to your beautiful family, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all.' Meanwhile one added: 'I'm so sorry for your loss Diane. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.'
Her loss comes just weeks after the death of her 'special' nan, who Dianne announced had died in early March.
'Rest in peace nan,' she penned alongside a montage of clips of them together. '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.'
Dianne, the Aussie dance sensation who's been a staple on Strictly for eight years, is set to return to the ballroom for another series later this year.
Over the years, she's danced with celebs like Dev Griffin, Max George, Tyler West, and Bobby Brazier. Although she's had near misses before, 2024 was the year she finally clinched the glitterball trophy, winning over viewers with her partnership with Chris, the show's first-ever blind contestant.
Strictly Come Dancing will return this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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