'We are traumatised in every sense of the word'

Darci, Holly's sister, who was just 19, tragically passed away over the weekend.

Holly shared a heartbreaking message on her Instagram. Holly wrote that her family are 'traumatised in every sense of the word'.

Holly wrote: "It is with immeasurable grief and sadness that our baby girl, my baby sister Darci Rose, passed away 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."

The Geordie Shore star continued: "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."

Holly goes on to thank the ambulance and hospital crews who treated Darci in her final moments.

"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."

"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/finance," she continued.

"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."

Paying further tribute to her late sister, Holly wrote: "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, Alpha-Jax 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."

Holly concluded: "We love you so much, baby girl. Forever 19."

Holly's friends and co-stars were quick to share their support, with fellow Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby saying: "I’m blessed to have known such a beautiful girl! Alpha Jax's 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 broken [sic] my heart. I love you so much, Holly, sending so much love to you, your mam and John," per Extra.ie/

Sophie Kasaei added: "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."