Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan devastated as Nanna dies as she pays heartfelt tribute

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Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan was left totally heartbroken as she revealed her beloved Nanna had died.The 31 year old star shared the sad news on her Instagram page as she included a series of sweet photographs of them together over the years.

Paying tribute to her family member in an emotional caption, the star, who revealed all three of her children had had scarlet fever during an interview earlier this month, wrote: "I loved and love my Nanna so much. "She was an amazing lady and I am proud to be Nancy’s granddaughter. "I am so grateful for the precious times we shared." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

In the images, Helen posted photos of her own children sharing special times with their great-grandmother. The soap star shares children Matilda, six, Delilah, three, and baby boy Charlie, one, with her partner Scott Sinclair. "My Nanna got to see all three of my beautiful children that my Nanna loved so much and gave her so much joy," the star continued. "I have the best childhood memories, holiday memories and memories with my babies with my Nanna that I am so grateful for." Finishing her heartbreaking tribute, Helen said "I wish I could see and give her one last cuddle and tell her how much I loved her. "But I think she knew," the actress added.

In the first image, Helen's nan sat smiling with a beaming Matilda on her lap, who was wearing a white knitted cardigan and blue gingham dress, as well as a matching white satin ribbon in her hair.