Oti Mabuse heartbroken after devastating loss of family member: 'I can’t describe the pain'

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Oti Mabuse has been supported by her former Strictly co-stars after she revealed the heartbreaking news that her beloved niece, Tlhogi, has passed away at the age of 28.MORE: Oti Mabuse announces departure from Strictly Come DancingThe Dancing on Ice judge – who did not share the cause of death – took to Instagram on Saturday to share a carousel of photos of herself and her relative, who she called her "best friend" and "sister" alongside a touching tribute.WATCH: Oti Mabuse struggles to hold back tears on Dancing On Ice"How is this the last time I would hold you in my arms.

I am so shattered inside I can't even begin to describe the pain. This is not how this was supposed to go," Oti began."We had plans together, travel the world and dance on a beach in Jamaica for my birthday [broken heart emoji].

I used to fetch you everyday from crèche, swimming, chess since we were 8. You were only 28 yet the kindest, sweetest human being in my life!"READ: Strictly stars share heartbroken reactions after Oti Mabuse leaves showMORE: All you need to know about Oti Mabuse's husbandOti continued: "I've lost my niece, my little sister, my best friend.

Life dealt you the harshest card but you always chose to win, you always fought to come out the other side above it all with a smile on your face.A post shared by Oti Mabuse (@otimabuse)Oti shared several sweet photos of the duo together"I love you much with all my heart and now you're gone and I feel lost in more ways than one to a pain I've never felt before.