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Charlotte Smith & Lottie Gibbons

Strictly star's brother rushed to hospital after 'major heart attack'

Strictly Come Dancing's Saffron Barker has asked her fans to show their support after her brother suffered 'a major heart attack'.

The social media star, who took part in Strictly in 2019, said her brother Casey, 27, had been rushed to hospital following the health scare. Taking to Instagram, Saffron asked fans to 'send love' his way.

Alongside a photo of Casey lying in a hospital bed, Saffron said: "Rest up big bro. Please send all your love to @caseybarker yesterday he suffered a major heart attack, we are so lucky he is still here with us. Love you case xxxx."

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According to LeicestershireLive, Saffron and Casey's mother, Wendy, also posted the news on Instagram. She said: "Every mother/parents worst nightmare when one of your kids are unwell.

"To say it was a shock for my firstborn 27 year old healthy boy @caaseybarker had a major heart attack completely out of the blue is an understatement. His life flashed before our eyes but thank god for the doctors, his strength and @niicolecorrales quick thinking (I’ll be forever grateful) he pulled through. Thank you everyone for his well wishes."

She added: "We love you more than we could ever tell you Casey you’re such an incredible person/son/brother/dad! Now begins the journey of recovering and probably some everyday life changes but you’re here and you’re going to be well again and that’s all that matters. I love you @caaseybarker."

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