Home and Away star Sarah Roberts, who married co-star James Stewart in Dublin this summer, has announced that her brother Karl has sadly passed away.
The beauty, who plays Willow Harris on the popular Australian soap, wed her long term love in a romantic ceremony in the picturesque surroundings of Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin 15 earlier this year – and was walked down the aisle by her late brother.
Sharing the news today, Sarah posted a heartfelt tribute to Karl, who had been battling cancer for 25 years.
“3 months ago today he walked me down the aisle & now he is walking with the angels,” the actress captioned sweet snaps from her big day.
“I’m left with a hole in my heart & 34 years of beautiful memories… growing up together as children into adults. You fought THE BRAVEST battle Big Squirt to the very end and I promise to always live by your standards; to remember what you taught me, “it’s all about the journey, not the destination” & “have no regrets”.
“I love you, I cherish you, I salute you. You can rest now, we know you’re dancing up there in the heavens, always watching down on us. Forever all my love, Medium Squirt x
Sarah and James recently opened up about their decision to hold their nuptials in Ireland, where Karl lived, and how important it was for them to have him there.
“My brother lives over here,” Sarah told Australian magazine Who in an exclusive wedding interview.
“He’s not able to fly at the moment because of health reasons. And my mum’s over here at the moment as well.
“I wanted it to be a celebration of love and the important thing for us is for our families to come together and for us all to be together and everyone to just have an enjoyable time.”
Our thoughts are with Karl’s family and friends at this sad time.