HOLLY Hagan opened up about the heartbreaking final moments with late half-sister Darci – who has tragically died aged just 19.
The Geordie Shore star, 33, took to Instagram of her sibling’s death.



In a poignant statement, Holly recounted holding Darci’s hand and stroking her hair for the last time.
She penned: “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 also wrote: “It is with immeasurable grief and sadness that our baby girl, my 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 traumatised in every sense of the word.
“One day we will share Darci’s story. But for now I please ask that you do respect our privacy and allow us to process what has happened.”
She continued: “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.”
Recalling her fondest memories with her sister, Holly added: “Darci is so beautiful and she genuinely didn’t even realise it.
“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 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 aunty, 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.”
Meanwhile, Holly’s Geordie Shore co-stars and fellow reality TV personalities to Darci.
recalled how the aspiring social worker spent hours playing with her daughter Alba.
She said: “I’m blessed to have known such a beautiful girl! Alpha Jaxs birthday will be how I will remember your beautiful sister darci, Alba spent all day playing with her!
“She naturally gravitated to her because darci radiated warmth and sunshine! So kind and caring. Reading this post has broke my heart. I love you so much Holly sending so much love to you your mam and John.”
wrote: “So sorry to hear this Holly my heart is broken for all of you, if you need anything from any of us we’re all here for you and your family.”
called Darci an “angel” and admired her friend Holly’s strength.
She said: “A family should never have to go through this ever. I wish I could take this pain away my amazing holly.
“Darci was and is an angel and will always be guiding you and your family. You have strength I admire and I’m so proud of you for having to keep the family together.
“I love you endlessly and we will be there for you through this journey of grief. Our angel Beautiful darci.”
said: “Holly, im so so sorry for you and your families loss. I’m sending you all love and hugs xxxxxx.”
James Tindale posted: “Sending love and strength to you and the family Holly, thinking of you all through this difficult time x.”
Charlotte’s fiancé Jake Ankers commented: “I’m so sorry Holly sending your whole family so much love. You know where we are if you need anything xxxx.”
posted: “I’m so sorry Holly sending you so much love xxx.”
Love Island‘s Georgia Harrison said: “Sending you so much love holly I’m so sorry xxxx.”
wrote: “Oh holly I can’t believe what I’m reading. I am so so sorry for yours and your families loss, sending you all the love and prayers in the world xxxxxxx.”
Towie star Amber Turner shared: “So sorry for your loss, sending love and prayers to you & your family.”


