Brooke Kinsella gives birth on late brother Ben's anniversary and reveals poignant name
ok.co.ukBrooke Kinsella has given birth to her second child on the 14th anniversary of her brother Ben's tragic death.The 38 year old revealed on Instagram she has welcomed a baby boy, who she's sweetly named after her late brother, saying: "Ben Ross Boardley. "A perfect miracle given to us on a day when so much was taken away.
Named after the very best of men. He will do them so proud, I know it already." Former EastEnders star Brooke has also shared the adorable first photo of her new arrival, showing her little boy wrapped up in a blanket But the birth of her child is sure to be bittersweet, as it lands on the anniversary of her brother's murder when he was just 16 years old.
Ben Kinsella was killed in the early hours of 29 June 2008 on his way home from a night out to celebrate his GCSE results. Following his death, Brooke and her family set up The Ben Kinsella Trust, which has funded anti-knife campaigns across the country.
Brooke has since been awarded an MBE for her efforts. Brooke exclusively revealed her second pregnancy with OK! back in March, just 18 months after she and husband Simon Boardley welcomed their first daughter Elsie.
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