Dianne Buswell flooded with support as BBC Strictly star issues statement on tragic family death
Strictly Come Dancing fan-favourite Dianne Buswell has been inundated with support from her followers following her recent bereavement.
The 35-year-old Australian dancer took to Instagram to share the news that her beloved grandmother had passed away.
“Rest in peace nan,” she began in the post.
“Love you very much. I’m so grateful I was home to say goodbye to such a special lady in my life.
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“Now go be with pop he has been patiently waiting for you,” Buswell concluded.
Alongside her tribute, the dancer shared a video of some tender moments with her grandmother who many fans may have recognised from the Aussie dancer’s vlogs.
The compilation included sweet selfie videos of Buswell and her relative, with the 35-year-old repeatedly telling her bashful gran how “gorgeous” she looked.
Buswell’s nan was also seen spending time with her long-term boyfriend and former Strictly partner Joe Sugg. boyfriend and former Strictly partner Joe Sugg.
Also included were examples of various videos sent between Buswell and back home, including her grandmother cheering on the dancer and her 2023 Strictly partner Bobby Brazier.
Buswell added several pictures and clips to her Instagram story including an insight into her beloved gran’s YouTube habits.
“At nan’s house and these were her top channels. Good choices nan,” the dancer wrote alongside an image showing her most visited channels.
The top three channels were Buswell’s, Joe Sugg’s and the Strictly Come Dancing official page.
Buswell’s sad announcement prompted an outpouring of support from her co-stars and fans who expressed their condolences to the 35-year-old.
Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman wrote “sending so much love to you xxx”
“Sending so much love to you xx,” Love Island star and Strictly 2024 finalist Tasha Ghouri similarly added.
Fellow pro dancer Jowita Przystal also replied: “Sending all my love Dianne.”
Other pros Vito Coppola and Nancy Xu along with former champion and journalist Stacey Dooley joined in replying with love hearts.
Fans too shared their thoughts, with one writing: “Oh sweetheart, I’m so very sorry to read this but I’m glad you were home to see her one last time and for her to see you too she was so so proud of you,” one wrote.
“Ohhhhh no such a beautiful lady I always loved seeing her in your vlogs, so sweet and funny.. Rest In Peace,” another wrote.