Mark Wright hit by devastating family news weeks after announcing he's to become a dad

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Mark Wright's grandfather, Eddie, has passed away aged 92. The former TOWIE star's beloved grandad died on Monday night (January 6) "surrounded by his loved ones".

In a statement released to the MailOnline, a spokesperson said: "Mark’s grandad passed away last night. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones." Eddie had been struggling with health issues since a fall last June resulted in him being hospitalised.

At the time, Eddie's son 'Big' Mark Wright - the TV personality's dad - posted on Instagram: "Happy fathers day to the best unfortunately in hospital at the moment after a fall a couple of days ago but dad I’m on my way up to see you now keep strong xxx." Mark's fans got to know Eddie - who was a former champion boxer and paramedic - when he joined his famous grandson on the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are?

back in 2019. Mark, 37, wanted to do the family history programme so he could provide his grandad with some answers about his own beginnings and heritage.