TOWIE dedicate Christmas special to Nanny Pat following her sudden death
THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX star Nanny Pat, full name Pat Brooker, sadly passed away yesterday morning at the age the age of 80.
TOWIE paid tribute to Nanny Pat
Since her death, touching tributes have poured in and last night TOWIE dedicated it's Christmas special to the Essex favourite.
At the end of the episode, a picture of Nanny Pat appeared on the screen accompanied with the words: "In loving memory, Patricia Joan Brooker, 'Nanny Pat', 1935-2015."
A voiceover for the ITV hit reality series also said at the beginning of the show: "This episode of The Only Way is Essexmas was recorded before the sad passing of Nanny Pat so please join us for a glass of the mulled stuff."
The family of the popular reality TV star - who has 14 grandchildren including Mark and Jessica Wright - led the heartbreaking string of tributes.
TOWIE Christmas special was dedicated to the star
Nanny Pat with grandson Mark Wright
My heart is broken but so overwhelmed by your support. To know good ole Nanny was loved by so many is the best feeling in the world Thankyou
— Mark Wright (@MarkWright_) December 16, 2015
TOWIE Nanny Pat Tribute
My heart is broken but so overwhelmed by your support
Mark Wright, 28, wrote: "My heart is broken but so overwhelmed by your support. To know good ole Nanny was loved by so many is the best feeling in the world Thankyou."
While his sister Jessica, said: "Heart broken does not even come close to how my family & I are feeling. Thank you so much for your support my Nan was so loved an angel."
Nanny Pat was hugely popular cast member on the ITVBe programme, famed for her notorious sausage plaits.
Her 80th birthday was screened last month, and she became emotional when presented with a framed photograph of her late husband Charlie.
At the time, her daughter Carol said: "I would like to thank everyone for celebrating Mummy's birthday. This little old lady puts everyone first and never asks for anything in return - apart from a packet of candy!"
Heart broken does not even come close to how my family & I are feeling. Thank you so much for your support my Nan was so loved ?? an angel
— Jessica Wright (@MissJessWright_) December 16, 2015