Coronation Street favourite Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren Bolton on the ITV soap, has shared some heartbreaking personal, death news with fans.
The actress took to social media to reveal that her much-loved grandad has sadly passed away, posting a series of emotional tributes in his memory.
Just last week, Cait attended his funeral and marked the occasion by honouring him as the ‘Greatest Grandad,’ giving followers a glimpse into how much he meant to her.
Cait attended her grandad’s funeral (Credit: ITV)
Coronation Street star Cait Fitton shares emotional family death
Sharing her grief on Instagram Stories, Cait posted a photo of a football shirt bearing the name ‘Ainsley 25,’ alongside a cushion embroidered with the words ‘Greatest Grandad.’
Alongside the image, she wrote: “Said goodbye to my hero today. My best mate till the day I die, always and forever your little dancing queen RIP GDAD.”
The post was shared on the day of her grandad’s funeral, with Cait clearly moved as she described him as her ‘hero.’
Back in January, the soap star had already told fans about the loss, revealing that her grandad had died just days before his birthday.
At the time, Cait shared a collection of black of white photographs of him on her Stories, also writing: “Happy heavenly birthday to my best buddy.”
Romance is in store for Lauren (Credit: ITV)
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