Martine McCutcheon urges fans to 'hold each other extra tight' after brother's death

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's marriage to Jack McManus has stood the test of time in an industry in which relationships are notoriously fickle. Last month they renewed their vows in an intimate ceremony in front of just son Rafferty, seven, which Martine says was "one of the best days of her life".

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Matt Goss has revealed he was banned off a dating app after being accused of imitating himself. The singer – who has dated the likes of Melanie Sykes, Martine McCutcheon and Rebecca Fersguson – hasn't had a great time while trying to find love more recently.He even did as many do and signed up for a dating app, but his time on it was short-lived as he discovered he'd been kicked off and accused of "catfishing" – which is when someone uses photos of someone else as their own. READ MORE: Dan Walker speaks out on Nadiya Bychkova and Matt Goss Strictly relationship The 54-year-old said: "I got kicked off because they said, 'We don't think Matt Goss would appreciate you imitating him.'"He added while speaking on BBC Radio 5: "I was too embarrassed to say, 'No, it's me, it's actually me.

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.

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.

DAME Angela Lansbury was the last surviving actress from Hollywood’s Golden Age, who also dominated TV screens in Murder, She Wrote. The star, who died yesterday at the age of 96, was nominated for her first Oscar in 1944 aged 19, and her movie co-stars included Ingrid Bergman, Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra.

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.

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.

Martine McCutcheon's celebrity pals have rushed to offer their support and condolences after she revealed the devastating death of her 31 year old brother Laurence John (LJ). The heartbroken star, 46, took to Instagram to announce the sad passing of her younger brother, which took place two weeks ago, as she said there is "no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon." Alongside a snap of herself and LJ, she wrote: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 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.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31.The actress, 46, took to her Instagram feed to share the devastating news with her 536,000 followers alongside a snap of herself posing with her late sibling before detailing what happened. 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 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.

Martine McCutcheon has announced that her brother has passed away suddenly.