BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara asks for fans' 'support with funeral costs' after tragic loss
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJanette Manrara has asked for his fans' 'support' after sharing news of a tragic loss. The dancer and presenter took to social media with details of a GoFundMe page that had been set up as she explained one of her loved ones had suffered a devastating loss.
Janette, 40, wrote in an Instagram Story post: "My Godmother lost her husband unexpectedly due to a heart attack and now needs support with her funeral costs. "Besides the immense sadness of losing her husband so suddenly, dealing with the financials of a funeral you were not expecting can be quite difficult." READ MORE: Eamonn Holmes supported as he repeats 'it is tough' in agonising health update Janette went on to politely ask for her followers' help, adding: "Please, if you have even £1, every little bit helps to ease this difficult time for her and her family.
Thank you." It came after Janette said she was in full 'mum mode' as she flies solo while her husband Aljaz Skorjanec prepares for his return to Strictly Come Dancing.
It was announced last month that the dancer will join the line-up of pros this year after a two-year hiatus. But while he's busy rehearsing, Janette revealed earlier this week that after a slight delay due to her little one's sickness, the couple's daughter Lyra Rose has headed for her first day at nursery.
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