Danniella Westbrook left devastated as she announces the tragic death of friend

Danniella Westbrook has been left 'devastated' after announcing the tragic death of her friend, Jody Sharp.

The actress took to her social media to announce the sad news.

The 49-year-old told her followers that her "heart was broken" and that she was still shocked by the news that had left her "devastated".

She wrote: "Just had the most devastating news, my heart is broken and I'm in complete shock.

"R.I.P Jody Sharp, I hope your heart finds peace. I love you."

The sad news comes after Danniella has been left recovering in Portugal after undergoing facial surgery.

She has since has shown off the results of her facial reconstruction surgery after a "terrifying few days".

Danniella has had facial surgery (@danniellawestbrook_73/instagram)

The mum-of-two underwent a gruelling procedure in a bid to restore her features, which have been left affected by years of drug abuse.

Danniella had liposuction in her cheeks and lips, fat grafting on her chin and jawline refinement after her septum collapsed.

However, Danniella told fans she'd only been in Portugal for a few hours before she was back in hospital.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, she wrote: "Only I could land back in Portugal after surgery only to end up in hospital.

Danniella was in extreme pain (GC Images)

The actress had to go back to hospital (@danniellawestbrook_73/instagram)

"The pain I've experienced is unreal, most frightening few days. Need it like a hole in the head, literally."

When Danniella first woke up after the surgery, she said she looked "like she'd done 10 rounds with boxer Tyson Fury ".

Talking about her worries before going under the knife, she told The Sun : "I was very fearful. My mum and my son Kai were on the phone constantly - I wrote up a will before I left and my son is the executor of that.

"But luckily I’m still here and I’ve come through the other side. Someone is looking over me. I looked like I’d gone 10 rounds with Tyson Fury.

Danniella is recovering in Portugal (Instagram)

Danniella has kept her fans up to date with the surgery (danniellawestbrook_73/Instagram)

"But the swelling has actually gone down really quickly. I’m already happy with the results."

Not long before her surgery, Danniella posted a message to fans on her Instagram page, saying: "This comeback is personal, it's an apology to myself.

"Major surgery in 24 hours it’s all about my time now #westie."