Martine McCutcheon heartbroken as younger brother dies aged 31 weeks before his wedding

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Martine McCutcheon has revealed her younger brother Laurence John has died suddenly just weeks before his wedding day.The 46-year-old actress, who famous played Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders, shared devasting news on her Instagram page on Tuesday (October 11) alongside snaps of her sibling.In a lengthy message, she began: "My heart is forever broken.READ MORE: EastEnders beauty Martine McCutcheon issues gushing tribute to famous husband"My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, two weeks ago.

He was 31 years old."There is no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon and whilst we investigate further, we are having to accept that nothing will bring our boy back to us."L.J (Laurence John) was born when I was 15 years old and from the moment I first held him in my arms, I felt so proud and fiercely protective of him."He was such a character!

He made us all laugh and loved nothing more than making a plan, having a great play list, bringing people together and generally having a giggle."He hated the thought of a party ending and so was always on to the next thing!"Mum-of-one Martine went on to explain that LJ had a mild form of special needs, adored cards and was "very clever" with gadgets.She continued: "With unwavering love, support and a commitment to himself, he took hold of life with both hands and smashed through any expectation we had of him."He would genuinely blow us all away at times!

He had a huge heart and adored Rafferty.""He gave me so much, he was my anchor, my radar of what really mattered in life and whilst he was always so proud of me and would tell the world I was his sister."I always wanted to protect him from the limelight and the characters that could be drawn to him for the.