Alice Evans reveals her 'kind, loyal and funny' brother has died in sad tribute

Actress Alice Evans has revealed her younger brother Tony has died.

Alice has previously spoken about her sibling's health issues and the trauma he has experienced in his life and often describes him as one of her favourite people. Just last week she wrote on social media: "Please everyone. Say prayers for my beloved brother Tony tonight. It's not looking good."

In a sad new update she has now confirmed her "beautiful, perfect brother" Tony has passed away.

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Taking to Instagram late last night she wrot: "I can’t believe I’m writing this. On Thursday, at 6.42pm, our beloved Tone left this earth

"My brother, my best friend, the most incredible husband to Rachel, and beloved Uncle Tone to my girls who became so close to him in these past few years thanks to the wonders of face time.

"Tony was the kindest, most loyal, funniest, warm person I could have ever hoped to have had as a sibling. He will leave a gaping hole in the lives of me and the girls, that I have no idea how I will fill.

"Rachel, you are the strongest person I know and this week has been hell for all of us but especially you. You are the most caring, beautiful person and my sister forever. You and Tone were meant for each other. I have never met another couple so in love and so dedicated. It’s just unthinkable that your story has to end here.

"Tone - I don’t remember life without you in it and I have no idea how to even go about trying. RIP my beautiful, perfect brother."

The sad news comes as the situation with her ex-husband Ioan Gruffudd grows even messier five years on from their split. Ioan and Alice met on a film set in 1999 and tied the knot in Mexico in 2007 and had daughters Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11, together before they had a bitter split in January 2021.

Welsh actor Ioan, who is expecting a child with new wife Bianca Wallace after his divorce from Alice finalised in 2022, is trying to make a restraining order against his ex permanent, following one being issued in 2022.

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