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Jessica Sansome

ITV This Morning's Josie Gibson's heartbreaking tribute as nan dies

Josie Gibson has shared the heartbreaking news that her nan has passed away.

The ITV This Morning presenter announced the devastating news on her Instagram Story yesterday (March 8), which was also International Women's Day.

Josei, 37, shared a throwback photograph of her alongside another of her appearing to hold her grandmother's hand in what appears to be a hospital bed.

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Writing across the post, Josie said: "No one will forget this woman in a hurry. Love you nan. Rest in peace."

Josie then ended the tribute by adding: "I'm actually going to miss the insults," with a laughing face emoji.

Josie's heartbreaking family news comes after she reached out to fans for help amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its 14th day.

Taking to Twitter, the TV star explained that one of her friends was struck in war-torn Ukraine with her two children and they were looking for urgent transportation out of Kharkiv.

She tweeted: "Please RT: this is the most important tweet I’ve ever written and it’s a long shot. We have friends, a woman and her two British children, stuck by Kharkiv does anyone know of any charities or people on the ground with fuel who can drive them to the train station or border?"

Josie Gibson shares tribute to late Nan (Josie Gibson Instagram)

In a separate message, Josie said: "They only went to care for a sick grandmother and got stuck."

She did soon share a positive update and that her friend made it out with her children. She said: "Thank you to all those that helped with different links and telegram groups with people giving lifts from Kharkiv.

"Especially you @alisonkilling They have crossed the border and will be home soon. God bless you all."

Josie has become an ever popular face on This Morning since stepping into the main hosting role last year. The former Big Brother winner was drafted in to present the daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield when Holly Willoughby had to pull out at the last minute due to illness.

She then returned before Christmas and again earlier this year alongside Holly and friend Alison Hammond.

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