Mark Wright has shared a hearbreaking message as his sister Jessica took to social media to pay tribute to their grandfather following his death.
The former TOWIE stars' beloved grandad died on Monday night (January 6) "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 - Mark and Jessica'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.
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