Former Miss Great Britain and Married At First Sight participant April Banbury has shared heartbreaking news regarding the sudden passing of her younger sister. The bridal designer, who appeared on the E4 reality programme in 2022, posted an emotional tribute on social media, expressing her profound grief and disbelief.
Emotional Social Media Announcement
Taking to Instagram on Friday evening, April Banbury revealed the tragic development that has left her family reeling. In a poignant message, she wrote about the unexpected nature of the loss and the deep bond she shared with her sibling.
"I can't believe I'm even writing this," April began her post. "The unexpected passing of my beautiful baby sister has left my heart completely broken. You were taken from us far too suddenly, and I'm struggling to find the words."
Remembering Shared Childhood Memories
In her tribute, April reflected on cherished moments from their childhood and beyond, painting a picture of a close-knit relationship filled with laughter and shared experiences. She recalled:
- Secret sweet stashes hidden in their Barbie doll houses
- Moments of uncontrollable laughter
- Late-night horror movie marathons
- Snack-filled sessions until they felt unwell
April described her sister as "a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and partner" whose absence has created an unimaginable void in their lives.
Commitment to Supporting Her Sister's Family
In her message, April made a solemn promise to support her sister's three sons, vowing to do everything possible to help the children through this difficult period. She wrote: "I promise I will do everything I can to help support your 3 precious boys."
The television personality concluded her tribute by asking for patience as she and her family process their grief, signing off with the words: "Rest in peace my beautiful angel. Love your pole pole always."
Background on April Banbury's Recent Challenges
This tragic news comes after April has faced significant health challenges in recent years. In 2024, she was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, an incurable spinal condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal.
According to medical information from the NHS, this condition can progress to cause compression of spinal nerves, resulting in back pain and leg pain. April previously shared her struggle with the diagnosis, describing constant, indescribable pain that has dramatically altered her daily life.
She wrote about her condition: "It's going to take sometime for me to process this could be my life now, but I still don't want to give up hope that one day I could be back to some what of a normal life. I just can't imagine living life like this."
Television History and Personal Life
April Banbury first came to public attention through her participation in Married At First Sight UK in 2022, where she was paired with George Roberts. The couple progressed through the entire experiment, renewing their vows at the conclusion of the programme, though they separated shortly after filming concluded.
Before her reality television appearance, April held the title of Miss Great Britain and has since established herself as a bridal designer, balancing her professional career with managing her health condition.
The combination of her ongoing health battle and now the sudden loss of her sister represents a particularly challenging period for the television personality and her family as they navigate this profound personal tragedy.
