Former Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has shared a profoundly moving tribute to her late sister, Darci, just two months after her tragic death. The 33-year-old reality TV personality, who is pregnant with her second child, posted images from her Christmas Day, including a heartbreaking gift intended for her young son from his aunt.
A Poignant Teddy Bear Message
Among the festive scenes, Holly revealed a teddy bear that had been purchased by her sister, Darci Hagan, before her death. The bear featured a picture of Darci with her nephew, Alpha-Jax, and was inscribed with a touching message: "My little bestie, love you always Darci." Holly captioned the series of Christmas photos simply with "A few from Christmas Day," letting the poignant gift speak for itself.
This comes after the devastating loss of 19-year-old Darci in October. She had been on a night out with friends in Manchester when she collapsed after an accidental drug overdose. An inquest heard that she had taken the recreational drug MDMA, which was suspected and later confirmed by clinicians. Her death was attributed to multiple organ failure.
Announcing a New Chapter Amid Grief
The Christmas post followed another significant family announcement just a week prior. Holly and her husband, Jacob Blyth, revealed they are expecting a baby girl. In an emotional social media video, the couple used a confetti cannon to share the pink confetti news, fulfilling their wish for a daughter. Holly broke down in tears of joy, hugging Jacob and their two-year-old son.
However, Holly has been openly struggling with the weight of her grief. In a recent video, she admitted finding nights particularly difficult and described feeling "weighted by lead." She explained that everything feels ten times harder and that the situation has felt "incredibly surreal," like something from a film.
The Ongoing Struggle with Loss
Holly confessed she initially hoped to return to work and social media without addressing her sister's death directly, but found she couldn't. "I don't want to make this some sort of grief account," she said, "but one day I will [speak about everything]. Right now it's just so fresh." She expressed that she wouldn't wish the experience of such a loss on her worst enemy.
The family's Christmas, therefore, was a bittersweet mix of celebration for their growing family and remembrance for the sister and aunt they lost too soon. Holly continues to navigate her pregnancy and family life while processing the sudden and tragic death of her younger sister.
