Loose Women star's heart is 'broken into a million pieces' after death of 'brother'

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TV presenter Charlene White has penned a touching tribute to her close friend following his death, in an emotional social media post.The 44 year old Loose Women host shared photos of herself with her friend Darrell, who she affectionately refers to as her brother.

Charlene said that her heart is "broken into a million pieces" as she announced the passing of Darrell, also known as DJ Optic, following a diagnosis of Sarcoma cancer, a rare malignant tumour that develops in bone and connective tissue, such as fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves and the surrounding tissue of bones and joints.

Charlene wrote: "There will be many of you who will aware of me talking about one of my oldest and best friends Darrell @djoptic and his mission to beat the enemy which is Sarcoma cancer.

In the early hours of Saturday morning, four and a half years after he was diagnosed, after a week of saying goodbyes to those he loved, sharing stories and banter, he took his final breath surrounded by his wonderful wife @mrsamymcdonald and children Maya and Theo." The TV star continued: "He has been my brother since we met at 16 years old, I was the best man at his wedding, and god-mother to his eldest.The nonsense our little crew would get up to was hilarious back in the day, he was there for every milestone.