Bobby Norris loses family member to coronavirus

obby Norris has lost a family member to coronavirus.

The \'Only Way Is Essex\' star took to social media to reveal his grandmother had lost her partner Ron to the virus as he urged people to stay home.

Taking to Instagram, he shared: "It is with a heavy heart that I write this message ... heartbreakingly today my Nanny Norris lost her partner Ron to the Coronavirus disease. He was such a lovely man and had the biggest and kindest heart and I can\'t quite believe we have all lost him. It\'s so important that we all follow the government\'s guidelines and all stay at home during this pandemic ... it\'s crucial that we all do our bit to help stop the spread of this evil virus. RIP Ron, see you on the other side mate. (sic)"

After Bobby shared the sad news, the comments were flooded with well wishes from a number of other television stars.

Olivia Atwood shared her condolences, writing "I\'m so sorry bobby," whilst Vicky Pattison echoed the same sentiment. Martine McCutcheon shared, "So sorry for you and your family Bobby ... RIP Ron (sic)" whilst his former co-star Jess Wright wrote: "Bob I\'m so so sorry ... love you x x x x (sic)"

Kate Thornton shared, "I\'m so sorry for your loss," whilst James Jordan said: "Sorry for your loss mate, big love (sic)"

Alongside a red love heart emoji and a praying emoji, Lisa Snowdon wrote: "Oh Bobby. Sending you all love and sympathies at this heartbreaking time. Please keep your Nanny safe (sic)"

Whilst Billie Faiers penned: "Sending lots of love to you and your family ... I\'m so sorry to hear this xxx (sic)"