Former First Dates star Ruby Natalie has received condolences and well wishes from people on social media after announcing that her newborn son Romeo has passed away
Former First Dates star Ruby Natalie has been met with condolences after announcing that her newborn son has passed away.
Ruby, 30, – who’s said to have appeared on an episode of the Channel 4 show – shared the news with her followers on Instagram earlier this week. Her post included a photo of her cradling newborn Romeo in a hospital bed and she wrote in the accompanying caption that they will be reunited someday.
And she accompanied the post with the song One Sweet Day, performed by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men. The model said in the post: “Our darling, sweet boy Romeo Civzelis. We are sat here with an empty womb, empty cot at home and a broken heart. Your wings were ready but our hearts wasn’t. Rest in peace my angel boy Romeo.”
She continued in the caption on the platform: “I will never comprehend what has happened. We dressed him, we held him, kissed him, and told him how much we loved him. Mummy and daddy love you SO much my darling.”
Ruby added: “‘We’ll meet again, I don’t know where, I don’t know when, but I know we’ll meet again, some sunny day’.” She concluded by writing in the post: “Thank you to my amazing fiancé and mum for being by my side.”
The post has prompted an outpouring of supportive messages. Former Love Island star Chloe Crowhurst responded in the comments section: “Oh Rubes, I am so sorry! This is absolutely heartbreaking. Sending you all so much [love].”
Former Celebs Go Dating star Wayne Lineker wrote: “Love you beyond you beautiful soul … thinking of you … all my love forever.” Whilst the Only Way is Essex’s Chloe Brockett said: “Ruby I’m sending you and your partner so much love. Hope you’re ok.”
Another follower wrote in their response to Ruby’s post: “I can’t even imagine how you feel. I’m so sorry for your loss.” Someone else commented: “I am sending all my love and prayers.” Whilst one person said in their reply to the former reality TV star: “So sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of love.”
Someone else wrote in their reply: “I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. Sending all my love to you and your partner at this difficult time.” Another follower said: “Sending you so much love and the biggest hugs. Life can be so cruel.” Whilst one person commented: “Love you so so much. Thinking of you all.”
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