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MARTINE McCutcheon is hard at work on her first new album in five years. The actress and singer's last record, 2017's Lost and Found, reached number 17 in the UK chart, and Martine is relishing putting together a follow up. She recently teamed up with her singer-songwriter husband Jack McManus for a track on the Fisherman's Friend One and All film soundtrack and the creative juices are flowing once again.

Martine McCutcheon has reflected on the loss she is feeling after the sudden death of her younger brother Laurence John (LJ).MORE: 'Heartbroken' Martine McCutcheon makes emotional confession after brother LJ's tragic deathDespite her struggle with grief, the 46-year-old is vowing to keep moving forward for the sake of her seven-year-old son Rafferty.WATCH: Martine McCutcheon shares update after brother's deathTaking to Instagram on Sunday to share a snapshot of their weekend together, Martine wrote: "This little monkey needs me no matter what… He keeps me keeping on.MORE: 19 celebrities detail their heartbreaking experience with griefREAD: 7 expert tips on how to help a child deal with grief"We've been busy this week and weekend and it definitely seems to help me when I see the world continuing to spin and life ticking along… But I can't help but look at people and wonder what their story of grief is?"On Tuesday, Martine revealed her brother LJ died, aged 31, without medical explanation just weeks prior to his wedding.A post shared by Martine McCutcheon (@martinemccutcheon)Martine shared this heartbreaking post on Sunday"Life isn't always easy and I think human beings are so brave… I'm in awe," added the TV star.

MARTINE McCutcheon has shared a sweet photo with her seven-year-old son Rafferty and has credited the youngster for helping her cope with her brother's shock death.  Last week, Martine shared her brother Laurence John (LJ to loved ones) had died suddenly at the age of 31 with no medical reasoning behind it, leaving her devastated.  Today, after sharing a short video of her going for a walk while listening to Fleetwood Mac's Everywhere, Martine has shared new photos including one with her son.  Alongside the pics was a new statement explaining how she was trying to deal with her grief in the aftermath of what happened.  "This little monkey needs me no matter what," she wrote. "He keeps me keeping on.

MARTINE McCutcheon has shared a reflective post following the tragic sudden death of her younger brother. Earlier this week the actress, 46, revealed her brother LJ - Laurence John - passed away with "no medical explanation" at the age of 31.

Martine McCutcheon urged her followers to "hold each other extra tight" and "make memories" in a reflective post on Instagram. Martine’s post comes just days after she revealed the tragic and sudden death of her younger brother LJ – Laurence John – at the age of 31.The Love Actually star, 46, shared the tragic news to her Instagram on October 11, adding that a cause of death had not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks before. Martine shared a video of herself outside, breathing in the fresh air as she looked at the sky.

After the heart-breaking post, the well-loved actress hadn't uploaded a post on her Instagram page for two straight days, but she has now broken her silence. Today, (October, 14) she shared a video telling fans that she is thankful for their support through the difficult time.

Martine McCutcheon has made the brave decision to return to work following the sudden death of her brother Laurence John (LJ).MORE: 7 expert tips on how to help a child deal with griefTaking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, the 46-year-old thanked fans for their support during this difficult time. Earlier this week, she had announced the death of her sibling who passed away "without medical explanation".WATCH: Martine McCutcheon shares update after brother's death"Hi everyone, I hope you're well, It's my first time on Instagram since I shared my post about losing my brother a couple of weeks ago," she told her followers.

Actress and singer Martine McCutcheon has returned to work for the first time since the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31. The Love Actually star, 46, shared the tragic news to her Instagram on October 11, adding that a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks before.Today Martine took to her Instagram Stories to share that she has returned to work for the first time since this heartbreaking event. She began her video saying: "Hi everybody, I hope you're well.

Martine McCutcheon’s late brother’s fiancée Jay Eaton has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the 31 year old. Martine's brother Laurence John, lovingly known as LJ, died two weeks ago and actress shared the devastating news of his death on Tuesday 11 October. With a broken heart emoji, she started her emotional message by sharing: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has shared that she’d been discussing her late brother’s wedding with him soon before his passing, and the Love Actually star had been asked to be a bridesmaid. Martine, 46, announced the devastating news of her brother Laurence John (LJ)’s passing yesterday, 11 October, and said that there was “no medical explanation” for his untimely death aged 31. “My heart is forever broken…" she began the devastating Instagram post.

Martine McCutcheon has thanked fans for their support after the sudden death of her brother, saying the messages "mean the world" to her. The former EastEnders star shared on Instagram this week that her beloved younger brother LJ had passed away at the age of 31 and that there was "no medical explanation".

EASTENDERS star Martine McCutcheon has told of her heartbreak after her brother died "suddenly" just weeks before he was to get married. The actress today revealed her brother LJ - Laurence John - passed away with "no medical explanation" at the age of 31. She shared the news on Instagram - along with two photos of her and her sibling.

Madonna, 64, causes stir in TikTok clip coming out as gay"My kids are going through their first relationships and falling in and out of love."When you’re an older person, it’s really easy to trivialise that.Then you remember how bereft [you were] and how it would literally immobilise you on your bed for a day," she added to Radio Times Magazine.Gabby embarked on the relationship a year after losing her brother Daniel.In May 1992, Daniel, who was 15 at the time, died suddenly at home in Yorkshire during a kickabout in the garden.After signing for Leeds United, he suffered hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an inherited “sudden death” heart condition.Gabby admitted sharing details about her heartbreaking loss in her book left her in tears which made her question if she could even continue.But not wanting to leave anything out of her memoir, she acknowledged the writing process would include "sad" days. The mother-of-two added: "I realised that [there would be] some days where I’d feel quite sad.

Martine McCutcheon opened up on tough times just weeks before her brother's sudden death aged 31. The Love Actually star, 46, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce her brother LJ's devastating death, as she explained a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks ago.