Martine McCutcheon has announced that her brother has passed away suddenly.
The former EastEnders actress revealed her brother LJ died 'suddenly' - he was just 31-years-old.
The LoveActually star posted two photos of her brother on her Instagram page to share the sad news. The 46-year-old penned the heartbreaking caption: "My heart is forever broken… My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old."
Martine then said that there is 'no medical explanation' behind her brother's death and the family are still looking into the cause. She said: "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."
She continued: "L.J (Laurence John) was born when I was 15 years old and from the moment I first held him in my arms, I felt so proud and fiercely protective of him. He was such a character.
"He made us all laugh and loved nothing more than making a plan, having a great playlist, bringing people together and generally having a giggle. He hated the thought of a party ending and so was always on to the next thing".
Martine went on to explain that her brother had a "mild form of special needs" and was very skilled at gadgets and loved cars.
Martine then explained that her brother was set to tie the knot in a matter of weeks before his heartbreaking death.
"LJ fell in love and was due to get married next month…" she wrote with a pink heart emoji. "I was asked to be bridesmaid and the last time I saw him, was a few days before he passed. He, jack and his future stepson had been to try on their wedding suits and then they came back to have dinner with his fiancée and the family to see our new home.
"He looked so tanned, tall and handsome. The best I’ve ever seen him… Ironic really… My heart aches for all who have lost him. But my heart breaks for our mum, his dad John & his Step parents. You should never outlive your children. " with a black heart emoji.
Martine ended her tearful post by sharing her concerns as she wrote: "Im scared to live without you LJ but I know you will want us to truly live, laugh and love in your memory. I will try I promise." followed by a praying hands emoji, broken heart emoji and a stars emoji.
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