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Martine McCutcheon urged her followers to "hold each other extra tight" and "make memories" in a reflective post on Instagram. Martine’s post comes just days after she revealed the tragic and sudden death of her younger brother LJ – Laurence John – at the age of 31.The Love Actually star, 46, shared the tragic news to her Instagram on October 11, adding that a cause of death had not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks before. Martine shared a video of herself outside, breathing in the fresh air as she looked at the sky.

After the heart-breaking post, the well-loved actress hadn't uploaded a post on her Instagram page for two straight days, but she has now broken her silence. Today, (October, 14) she shared a video telling fans that she is thankful for their support through the difficult time.

Martine McCutcheon has made the brave decision to return to work following the sudden death of her brother Laurence John (LJ).MORE: 7 expert tips on how to help a child deal with griefTaking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, the 46-year-old thanked fans for their support during this difficult time. Earlier this week, she had announced the death of her sibling who passed away "without medical explanation".WATCH: Martine McCutcheon shares update after brother's death"Hi everyone, I hope you're well, It's my first time on Instagram since I shared my post about losing my brother a couple of weeks ago," she told her followers.

Actress and singer Martine McCutcheon has returned to work for the first time since the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31. The Love Actually star, 46, shared the tragic news to her Instagram on October 11, adding that a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks before.Today Martine took to her Instagram Stories to share that she has returned to work for the first time since this heartbreaking event. She began her video saying: "Hi everybody, I hope you're well.

Martine McCutcheon’s late brother’s fiancée Jay Eaton has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the 31 year old. Martine's brother Laurence John, lovingly known as LJ, died two weeks ago and actress shared the devastating news of his death on Tuesday 11 October. With a broken heart emoji, she started her emotional message by sharing: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has shared that she’d been discussing her late brother’s wedding with him soon before his passing, and the Love Actually star had been asked to be a bridesmaid. Martine, 46, announced the devastating news of her brother Laurence John (LJ)’s passing yesterday, 11 October, and said that there was “no medical explanation” for his untimely death aged 31. “My heart is forever broken…" she began the devastating Instagram post.

Martine McCutcheon opened up on tough times just weeks before her brother's sudden death aged 31. The Love Actually star, 46, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce her brother LJ's devastating death, as she explained a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon's celebrity pals have rushed to offer their support and condolences after she revealed the devastating death of her 31 year old brother Laurence John (LJ). The heartbroken star, 46, took to Instagram to announce the sad passing of her younger brother, which took place two weeks ago, as she said there is "no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon." Alongside a snap of herself and LJ, she wrote: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old.There is no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon and whilst we investigate further, we are having to accept that nothing will bring our boy back to us.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31.The actress, 46, took to her Instagram feed to share the devastating news with her 536,000 followers alongside a snap of herself posing with her late sibling before detailing what happened. With a broken heart emoji, she started her emotional message by sharing: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has announced that her brother has passed away suddenly.

Martine McCutcheon has shared the heartbreaking news that her brother has died suddenly, aged 31. The Love Actually star took to social media on Tuesday (October 11) to share the devastating news about her beloved sibling, LJ.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the sad death of her 'baby brother' just weeks before he was due to marry.MORE: Martine McCutcheon looks phenomenal in slinky micro mini dressTaking to Instagram, the actress shared two photos, one showing her hugging her brother Laurence John, and another showing him smiling at the camera.WATCH: Martine McCutcheon fans respond to hilarious silk underwear illusion - and we can't believe our eyesCaptioning the post, Martine revealed her heart was "forever broken" after losing him "so soon" at the age of 31.READ: Martine McCutcheon stuns in skintight leggings as she reveals her diet secretsRELATED: Martine McCutcheon stuns in figure-hugging neon green swimsuit during Turkish getaway"My heart is forever broken… My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old.