Hollyoaks star Frankie Julia Hough has tragically died in a car crash as her heartbroken soap co-stars pay tribute.
Frankie appeared on the soap as Jess Holt from 2000 to 2001, and also starred in Merseybeat, Heartbeat, Where the Heart Is and Wire in the Blood. The actress stopped on the hard shoulder of the M66 after being struck by a speeding vehicle.
Frankie and her unborn baby were laid to rest on June after she died aged 38. Paul Danan, who played Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks alongside Frankie, shared a gushing tribute to his late pal.
Paul revealed he felt lost after hearing his friend died in a car crash whilst travelling with her two sons and nephew. Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "I just heard the most shocking upsetting news I've heard in such a long time.
"Another good good friend who was such a special person has sadly passed away while carrying her unborn baby and her 2 little boys and nephew who were in the car too. They had a terrible car accident."
Paul added: "She was driving on the M66 when a car must have crashed into them. This wonderful actress played the character "Jess" alongside me for nearly 4 years in @hollyoaksofficial her real name is Frankie Hough and i adored her. I feel so lost right now. #RIPFranki.
"Here is a link to donate some money for these poor little boys she has left behind who are currently fighting for their lives and will be slowly realising that their mummy isnt alive anymore. Just incomprehensible... #totallydevastated
"ps (sorry about the shots, they're bad quality as they are screenshots from a video i have of some of our best scenes and story lines we had together in #Hollyoaks probably the best time of our lives!"
Her family have set up a GoFundMe page with a target of raising £60,000 for the young boys' recoveries and to "help build back our family in memory of our angel".
Adil Iqbal, 22, has pleaded guilty to causing her death, he also admitted to causing serious injuries to Frankie's son, Tommy. Iqbal, of Accrington, Lancashire, will face sentencing on July 19th.
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