The 60-year-old TV presenter took to Instagram on Tuesday to mourn her partner’s ‘beautiful’ baby brother who died aged 47 this week – just eight hours after her daughter Saskia welcomed her second child Cecily Violet. Nigerian-British singer-songwriter and reality star Ben, 50, took to Instagram on Monday to share the tragic news about his brother and said how he was “heartbroken” too. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Tragic: Devastated Vanessa Felts had a ‘whirlwind’ 24 hours after the death of her fiance Ben Ofuedu’s brother Roy (pictured) and the birth of her fourth grandchild Announcing the news, Ben shared two photos of Roy beaming for the camera with Ed Sheeran’s The A Team playing over the top. He captioned it: “My heart is broken baby. I love you so much and I know we will meet again. Rest in eternal peace. Roy Ofoedu. 12/03/75 – 16/09/2022.’ After Vanessa took to her social media and said: “We’ve had such a whirlwind the last couple of days. In the space of 12 hours Ben lost his beautiful brother Roy and then Cecily my fourth granddaughter was born so we have lived the full circle of life in the last 24 hours. Tough: The 60-year-old broadcaster took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday to mourn her partner’s “beautiful” sister who died aged 47. Neither Vanessa nor Ben have revealed the cause of death (Vanessa and Ben were photographed last year) Sad: After Vanessa took to social media and said: ‘We’ve had such a whirlwind the last couple of days. In the space of 12 hours Ben lost his beautiful brother Roy and then Cecily my fourth granddaughter was born.’ “So we just wanted to say hi and lots of love and if you’ve been through it, we send you lots of love. It’s been an absolute whirlwind of emotions and we just cling to each other and take immense joy in the new baby. Lots of love.’ In a second post, Ben revealed he would be taking a break from social media to deal with “personal matters” as he sent “God’s love and light to all who read this.” In Vanessa’s Instagram Story post she wrote: ‘I am truly devastated at the tragic loss of his beautiful brother Ben. A kind gentleman.’ MailOnline has contacted representatives for Vanessa and Ben for more information. Sad: The Nigerian-British singer-songwriter and reality star, 50, took to Instagram on Monday to share the tragic news and said how he was “heartbroken”. News: In a second post, Ben revealed he would be taking a break from social media to deal with “personal matters” as he sent “God’s love and light to all who read this.” This Morning star Vanessa has been in a relationship with Ben – who is 10 years her junior – for 16 years. Vanessa has two daughters – Allegra, 36, and Saskia, 33 – from her marriage to orthopedic surgeon Michael Kurer. Vanessa was serenaded by her partner Ben for her 60th birthday on This Morning earlier this year. Tribute: In Vanessa’s Instagram Story post she wrote: ‘I am truly devastated at the tragic loss of his beautiful brother Ben. A kind gentleman” Reflection: She continued: ‘It’s been an absolute whirlwind of emotions and we’re just clinging to each other and taking immense joy in the new baby. Lots of love’ The TV show broke into tears as Ben made a surprise appearance on the show and presented her with a bouquet of flowers for her milestone birthday. The This Morning team played a trick on Vanessa as Ben posed as a TV viewer called ‘Daniel’ and said he was Vanessa’s biggest fan. ‘Daniel’ declared his love to a confused Vanessa with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield then saying ‘Daniel’ was in the studio to surprise her. Love: This Morning star Vanessa has been in a relationship with Ben – who is 10 years her junior – for 16 years Ben then appeared and sang All My Life by K-Ci and JoJo as Vanessa broke down in tears. Vanessa said, “Oh my God, thank you so much.” Ben replied, “Happy birthday honey. We have a night out and then I’ll take you to Hatton Gardens.’ Vanessa added jokingly: “That person who called, I thought he’s not really going to come? They sound so strange.’ Earlier in the show, Vanessa talked about how quickly time flies as she reflected on her 60 years. He said: “People warn you that it’s going away and you just think, ‘Oh, don’t be such a silly, boring old man.’ I have done many things, but there is much more to be done. “I’ve got 22 friends coming over for a great dinner tonight and then Ben and I, God willing, will have a 110th day together in May because he’s going to be 50.” Family: Vanessa has two daughters – Allegra, 36, and Saskia, 33 – from her marriage to orthopedic surgeon Michael Kurer
