Gogglebox star left heartbroken after devastating death of beloved sister

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Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin has been left heartbroken following news that her sister Jennifer Anita Richards has died.The death of her younger sister was announced by Sandra on her Twitter this week.

Sharing some loving pictures, she said: "My sister Jennifer Richards has passed away... I LOVE YOU JEN." She continued to add another photo of the pair together and simply said: "R.I.P JENNIFER RICHARDS." Sharing a beautiful smiling picture of her sister wearing a teal fluffy jacket, she also told close friends and family that the funeral service will be held on October 2, in London.Television personality Sandra, who featured on the hit Channel 4 show, Gogglebox, from series one to nine between 2013 and 2017 alongside her friend Sandi Bogle, was inundated with touching messages from her followers who were keen to send their words of love and support.

One fan said: "So sorry to hear this Sandra, hope it was peaceful. God Bless you and your family," while another added: "So sorry for your loss, what a beautiful soul rest in paradise beautiful." Others shared that their "thoughts and prayers" were with Sandra and her family and passed on their "condolences." Her sister's death isn't the only heartache Sandra has endured in recent years.

She suffered devastation during the coronavirus pandemic, losing friends and family that she was incredibly close to. In April 2020, at the height of the virus and the UK's first lockdown, Sandra revealed to her fans on Twitter, as she broke down in tears, that her sister in law had passed away.