Lauren Goodger and her boyfriend Charles Drury are 'overwhelmed and touched' by the support they have been receiving after the tragic death of their baby daughter.
The heartbroken former TOWIE star, 35, announced her second daughter, Lorena, died shortly after being born on Sunday morning.
Lauren had taken to Instagram to share a black and white photo of her baby's hand touching hers and explained how she is 'broken'.
After sharing the heartbreaking news, close friends, co-stars and fans sent her endless messages of support.
"Lauren and Charles would like to thank everyone for their amazing support at this hard time," a spokesperson told OK! Magazine.
"The messages have been so lovely and even though it takes no pain away it really has helped to see how much support there is for them.
The spokesperson continued: "They are completely overwhelmed and touched by the response."
Charles was moved by one follower's touching poem and thanked them in the comment section on Instagram.
"As I sit in heaven and watch you everyday, try to let you know with signs I never went away. I hear you when you're laughing and watch you as you sleep, I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep," they said.
"I see you wish the days away, begging to have me home, so I try to send you signs so you know you're not alone. Don't feel guilty that you have life that was denied to me, heaven is truly beautiful just you wait and see.
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"So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free, then I know with every breath you take you'll be taking one for me."
Charles noticed the poem and responded.
"Just the kinds of words I needed to hear my brother," Charles commented along with a blue heart emoji.
Lauren and Charles, who are parents to one-year-old daughter Larose, announced they were expecting their second child in January this year.
However tragedy struck when their baby girl died shortly after Lauren gave birth.
Lauren said in her statement: "There was no pregnancy or labour complications and she was fine & healthy but I am not going into detail right now just know that there was nothing wrong with her or myself. she was perfect."
The reality star and Charles, who has also posted a heartbreaking tribute to his daughter, are "shocked" but receiving support from those close to them.
A source told The Sun: "It’s been such a shock for the couple but the NHS has been amazing.
"Friends are rallying around and they have a good support network. It will be tough for them. They need time to grieve and heal."
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