DEVASTATED Kym Marsh has hit out at her friends who failed to support her following a close family member’s death.
The actress and presenter, 49, revealed her cousin Carl had sadly passed away, leaving her heartbroken.
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Kym has now revealed that she has felt a lack of support from some of those close to her, during her time of extreme heartbreak.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, the former Coronation Street star said: “Friends are the family you chose!
“Thank you so much to everyone who has checked in today to see how I am when I needed you the most! I love you all!
“Those that haven’t… you know who you are!”
Yesterday, a heartbroken Kym revealed the sad news that she was saying goodbye to her cousin Carl.
The actress and singer took to Instagram to reveal her devastation.
She wrote: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. Today our family say goodbye to Carl. My cousin. A legend to all who knew him.
“A light turned out far too soon. A huge hole in our lives that will never be filled. Sometimes life makes no sense. There are times when you just can’t understand how such cruel things happen, to good honest people.
“This is one of those times. Carl was the kindest, funniest, most unique person I’ve ever known. The memories I have of us growing up, the camping holidays with the fam, the laughs, your silliness, your loyalty.”
Kym called him “one of a kind” and said she would miss him “until the end of time”.
She continued: “And I know you would be telling me to stop being a silly a**e and stop crying, and that you would want me to be where I am doing what I’m doing. Doesn’t stop me wishing I was there, or thinking of my family today, or grieving, or wishing I could make this better for everyone.
“I know that the family will give you the best send off cuz and that they will do you proud. We will love you forever and always. Good night god bless my wonderful cousin. Sleep tight.”
The news came after her onscreen father in Coronation Street, Frank Grimes, also passed away.
Kym, who played Michelle Connor in the soap, starred opposite the screen veteran during his time on the cobbles.
It’s understood that Frank, who played Barry Connor in Corrie over 50 episodes, passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 1, surrounded by his family.
The Dublin born star was well-respected for his work both in Ireland and in the UK.
And announcing his passing, the Irish Cultural Centre in London said Grimes was “one of Ireland’s greatest actors.”
In a tribute, they said he was “so warm hearted, full of Dublin wit and charm in abundance and he had a beautiful sparkle in his eyes.”
They continued: “We know that Ireland has lost one of its truly great actors, the vintage of which is so rare and may never ever be matched again.
“We are so sad to have to say goodbye to Frank, but we are also so blessed to have known him, to have worked with him and seen him perform.
“We send our sincere condolences to his wife Ginnette, his daughter Tilly, his son Andrew, his 7 grandchildren and to all his extended family.
“We also send our condolences to all of Frank’s friends and loved ones – May Frank sleep easy now and Rest In Peace.”