Much-loved television presenter Kirstie Allsopp has today announced the heartbreaking passing of her beloved father, Charles.
According to a tear-jerking tribute left by the Location, Location, Location front-woman on social media, the 83-year-old - who was also 6th Baron Hindlip - died at his home surrounded by his family on 5 June.
Taking to Instagram earlier today, Kirstie, 52, shared a snap of her father giving a speech before a crowd.
"This is my Dad, Charlie Hindlip, he was a great auctioneer, the best of his generation, an artist, a gardener, a father of four, and grandfather of eight, a loving husband to a wife he lost too soon," she penned in the caption.
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"He was a real star, he worked hard, played hard and went further than anyone ever expected."
Kirstie continued: "He died at home yesterday, surrounded by love, flowers & photographs, in a house he built, looking out over a stunning garden he created from scratch.
"I have been so proud to be his daughter all my life, and will be until the day I die."
The Channel 4 favourite concluded her statement by gushing: "Bless you Dad, we loved you so much.
Following her heartbreaking tribute, thousands of both fans and celebrity pals took to the comments to offer the mother-of-two their support.
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Amazing Spaces boss George Clark penned: "I’m so sorry for your loss Kirstie … but what a beautiful beautiful words about him. Sending you the biggest hugs and mountains of love. George xxxxx"
A Place In The Sun host: "Oh Kirstie, I’m heartbroken for you. He sounds like the best kind of Father… how lucky you were… You will all be in my thoughts and prayers xxx"
Also amongst those to have left a sweet message on the heartfelt post, was Kirstie's property show co-presenter Phil Spencer.
"What a hugely talented and charismatic man your dear Dad was - a proper legend of his time," he wrote. "He really did live an extraordinary life. Sending all of you masses and masses of love and strength. Xxx"
Kirstie's loss comes just months after Phil himself lost both of his own parents - Anne and David Spencer - who were killed in a car accident near their home in Kent in August last year.
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At the time, Kirstie shared a tribute to the pair, sharing a snap of them on Instagram and writing: ""This lovely photograph, recently taken at their home in Kent, is of Anne & David Spencer, I am desperately sad to have to say that they were both killed yesterday in a car accident near their home.
"They were farmers, animal lovers & devoted parents to Robert, Caryn, Helen & Philip and adored their 8 Grandchildren, the only blessing is that they died together, so will never have to mourn the loss of each other.
"I suspect many of you may want to join me in sending so much love to Phil and all his family. Please keep them in your thoughts & prayers, Thank you."
Topics: Celebrity, TV And Film, Channel 4
Rhianna Benson