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Vanessa Feltz 'truly heartbroken' by death of fiancé Ben's younger brother

Vanessa Feltz has been left "heartbroken" following the death of her fiancé's younger brother.

The 60-year-old TV personality shared a touching tribute to Roy Ofoedu, who passed away at the age of 47. She also promised to support her fiancé Ben Ofoedu as he grieves the loss of his sibling.

The devastating news comes after Vanessa broke down in tears as she covered Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on TalkTV on Monday afternoon.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Vanessa shared a video of Roy and wrote: "I am truly heartbroken at the tragic loss of Ben's beautiful brother a gentle gentleman."

Ben, 50, also shared the video on social media, captioning the post: "My heart is broken baby bro. I love you so much and know we will see each other again.

Vanessa said she is "heartbroken" at the loss of Roy (Ben Ofoedu/Instagram)
He was just 47-years-old (Ben Ofoedu/Instagram)

"Rest in eternal peace."

Commenting on the video, Vanessa said: "Darling Ben, I am devastated at the premature loss of your beloved brother. I love you too much to see you in such pain.

"You have my heart, my hand and my prayers in love."

Friends and fans also left messages of support. EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook said: "So sorry for your loss my friend."

Radio presenter Nicki Chapman wrote: "Ben, my goodness I am so sorry. Sending you my love and a prayer. Condolences to your family."

Vanessa and Ben shared touching tributes to Roy (Getty Images)
The broadcaster said she will support her fiancé (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

East 17 singer Terry Coldwell commented: "Sorry to hear about your brother my friend, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family, much love to you all."

Former Love Island contestant Mike Boateng left a single heart emoji under the post.

Too Hot To Handle star Chloe Veitch added: "I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family."

Roy's death was announced shortly after Vanessa had been overcome with emotion on TalkTV as one of her guests spoke about the Queen's coffin being lowered down into the Royal vault.

She broke down in tears (Talk TV)

She apologised to viewers for her tears and was seen dabbing her eyes with a tissue on more than one occasion.

Vanessa had invited journalist Emily Andrews and leader of Reform UK Richard Tice into the studio to discuss the ceremony.

Emily said: "The last act, her Lord Chamberlain, Lord Parker, he broke his wand of state and that was put on top of her coffin and it went down into the royal vault to symbolise she's..."

Fighting back tears Vanessa said: "It's all a bit much this bit isn't it? Even though we're not seeing it, this is somehow... we'll never see her again."

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