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In an emotional Instagram post, Gemma Atkison has revealed that a close family member of hers recently passed away. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 38, who gave birth to her son Thiago back in July, took to social media to share the tragic news where she revealed that her beloved aunt, who she referred to as the “matriarch of her family, had passed away at the age of 93. In the heartbreaking post, mum-of-two Gemma explained that she and her family had “said goodbye” to her Auntie Sheila and added that her loved one was “now at peace” with her uncle.

Gemma Atkison has delighted her followers with glorious sun-soaked snaps over the last week as she enjoyed a glorious break away with her family in Tenerife.MORE: Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia hits big milestone on holidayHowever, her holiday bliss took a bit of a turn, and on Wednesday the former Strictly star documented the airport nightmare she had on the way home.WATCH: The adorable way Gemma killed time with daughter MiaTaking to her Instagram to share the ordeal, the mother-of-one captioned an adorable video of her and two-year-old daughter Mia sitting on the airport floor.READ: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson reveals reason behind social media absence – 'Sorry'RELATED: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson wows with rare glimpse inside baby Mia's roomShe wrote: "How we killed time waiting for luggage last night at Manchester airport… The staff at the airport were brilliant with us, however they are extremely understaffed which made everything so much slower. Tenerife was Mia's first trip abroad "We arrived 4hrs before our flight and it took around 2hrs to get through security.

Strictly star Gemma Atkison always has something in the pipeline but the mother-of-one is currently taking a well-earned rest on a sun-soaked holiday with her family.MORE: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson wows with rare glimpse inside baby Mia's roomTaking to her Instagram, the ex-Hollyoaks actress delighted fans with some fun updates from her time away and on Thursday she revealed that daughter Mia, two, hit a big milestone while they were away. WATCH: Gemma reveals Mia's big milestone to her followersThe mum-of-one said on her Instagram Stories, "We were on the beach today for the first time…in Mia's life! We went on the beach, didn't we."RELATED: Gemma Atkinson shares exciting news - and daughter Mia approves!READ: Gemma Atkinson shows off toned legs in leotardShe continued as she held up a Mini Mouse beach bucket to the camera: "14 quid for this in a hotel.

Strictly's Gemma Atkison has shared the most adorable photo of herself with daughter Mia to mark the beginning of the week.MORE: Gemma Atkinson makes surprising revelation about baby Mia's hairThe actress could be seen carrying her daughter in her arms, whilst pulling a confused expression.