Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan Left Devastated After Death of Her 19-Year-Old Sister Darci Rose
In a deeply moving announcement, former reality TV star Holly Hagan revealed that her younger half-sister, 19-year-old Darci Rose, has died.
“It is with immeasurable grief and sadness that our baby girl, my baby sister Darci Rose, passed away peacefully, holding my hand, surrounded by family and her best friends.
She was never in any pain. The last four days have been something I hope no family ever has to go through. We are traumatized in every sense of the word.”
The former Geordie Shore star shared the tragic news on Instagram, out of her home region in the North East, and thanked the medical teams at Manchester Royal Infirmary for their care.
According to her statement, “One day, we will share Darci’s story. But for now, I would like to ask that you respect our privacy and allow us to process what has happened.
To the incredible ambulance crew and everyone at Manchester Royal Infirmary A&E and ICU, thank you so much for giving my sister the absolute best chance.
Because of you all, we have had the opportunity to hold her hand, stroke her hair, and feel her heart beating for the last time.
We will forever be grateful for the way you have looked after her and us throughout this unimaginable process.”
Holly went on to explain that her immediate priority is supporting her family, emotionally and practically.
She added, “Right now, my job is to support my family in any way that I can to ensure they don’t have to worry about work/finances.
Any posts you see this month are pre-recorded and scheduled ahead of time. I will be continuing to work, so they do not have to.”
Holly painted a touching picture of her sister: bright-spirited, full of love, and quietly inspiring.
She described Darci as “so beautiful and she genuinely didn’t even realize it”, and shared a light-hearted memory: “I always told her she’d look better without the huge spider lashes, but we all know what a hypocrite I was being since I wore nine pairs at her age!
She lived in Darci’s world, forgetting to turn lights off, didn’t know how to lock doors after coming in from a night out, leaving the freezer open, so my mam came down to a puddle of defrosted food.
She was the best aunt, Alpha-Jax adored her. She spent his whole birthday on the bouncy castle with AJ and Alba, and that’s a memory I’ll cherish forever.
She wanted to go into social work after finding a passion for helping children. And I just know she’s looking after all the babies up there.
I don’t know if I’m behaving in a way I assumed I would when grieving, but I genuinely feel she has given me so much strength and is watching over us all as our guardian angel. We love you so much, baby girl. Forever 19.”
It’s clear the bond between Holly and Darci was close, even if the younger sibling lived largely out of the public eye.
Friends, colleagues, and former castmates of Holly were quick to offer comfort and condolences.
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One of the first to respond was Charlotte Crosby, who posted: “I’m blessed to have known such a beautiful girl!
Alpha Jax’s birthday will be how I will remember your beautiful sister, Darci… She naturally gravitated to her because Darci radiated warmth and sunshine! So kind and caring.
Reading this post has broken my heart. I love you so much, Holly, sending so much love to you, your mam, and John.”
Other reality personalities echoed similar sentiments, describing Darci as an “angel” and praising Holly’s strength during this extraordinarily difficult time.
Holly has asked the public and press to respect the family’s privacy as they come to terms with the loss. She promises that when the time is right, they will share Darci’s full story.
Meanwhile, the family will focus on supporting one another and keeping pace with their daily commitments.
The heartbreaking loss, and the way it’s been publicly shared, reminds us of the fragility of life, even when lived away from the spotlight. Holly’s openness might help others going through similar trauma feel less alone.
For now, the message is simple: love, grief, memory, and the will to keep going.
