The Only Way Is Essex's Lydia Bright's sister, Georgia, was taken to hospital after falling ill with the deadly condition, sepsis.
Their mum, Debbie, who also appeared on the ITVBe reality programme took to social media to share Georgia's struggles as she opened up on her recent health issues.
Debbie, 58, explained that Georgia had initially been unwell and was subsequently diagnosed with tonsilitis before her condition rapidly deteriorated.