BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst is heartbroken following the death of her beloved father after he passed earlier this week.
The 44-year-old TV presenter shared the news on her Instagram on Sunday.
Nina posted a black-and-white photo of her and her dad holding hands, confirming the sad news.
She explained how she spent three days by his side with her mum and sisters as they treasured the last moments.
They enjoyed afternoon tea, chips and wine together before he passed.
On Instagram, she wrote: ‘My Dad died on Wednesday night.
BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst is heartbroken following the death of her beloved dad after he passed earlier this week
The 44-year-old TV presenter shared the news on her Instagram on Sunday, with a black-and-white photo of her and her dad holding hands, confirming the sad news
‘From Sunday me, my Mum and sisters spent precious time with him around the clock….singing, crying, laughing, sharing memories.
‘On his last day we had nursing home afternoon tea, chippy chips and wine together.
Nina added: ‘He drifted away gently with me and Amy holding him and telling him to “go on ahead. We’ll see you there soon.” And he did. I had my hand on his heart as the ripples softened and stopped.
‘A gentle end to a gentle life. So much love and laughter and sunshine across days I’ll never forget.
‘He is in my mind all the time now as we adjust to a world without him in it. I can’t quite accept that’s real yet.
‘But we think it’s really important for anyone going through this to know that the end can be peaceful and beautiful.’
In the comments section, she was met with support from her followers.
Her sister Amy said: ‘It was beautiful. Aren’t we lucky? Love you Nines x’
Fans and friends alike left sweet comments under Nina’s heartbreaking Instagram post on Sunday
She explained how she spent three days by his side with her mum and sisters as they treasured the last moments
Nina and BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt who she presents the morning show with
The political editor’s father battled with dementia, which she has previously spoke about
Another wrote: ‘What the most beautiful and poignant post. So much love to you at a heartbreaking time xxx.’
A third penned: ‘So sorry for your loss x forever in your heart x locked in a bond eternally xxx.’
The political editor’s father battled with dementia, which she has previously spoken about.
In a candid chat last year , she and her sisters Amy and Mel admitted they were still coming to terms with the toll it has already taken on his cognitive ability.
Dementia, a degenerative condition with no known cure, commonly affects the brain’s ability to think, remember, and function normally, with suffers typically losing their memories over time.
Taking to Instagram last year, Warhurst admitted she was devastated after her father failed to recognise her.
Sharing a photo of herself and Chris, she wrote: ‘My Dad. I missed him so much this week. Dementia means he’s here, but not here. Today was the first time he couldn’t quite place me.
‘Then he got out a new glasses case. He was clearly chuffed with it but knew it was funny to be chuffed with a new glasses case.
‘In some ways, he taught me to laugh. Properly from the tummy. And to laugh at myself.’
She added: We’re all holding on to those deep-rooted connections for as long as we can. Dementia isn’t the end. It’s the start of a new chapter.
‘So much respect for his key worker today who told me that it’s all about cherishing those connections, instead of missing the ones we’ve lost. The staff are superstars and it means the world.’
If you’ve been affected by anything in this article, please call the Dementia UK helpline on 0800 888 6678.
