Kathryn Thomas has paid tribute to former Operation Transformation leader Sarah O’Callaghan who sadly passed away last week.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015, and after a lengthy illness, died surrounded by her loved ones.
Sarah took part in Operation Transformation three years ago, and everyone who works on the show, has felt the impact of her death.
Host Kathryn Thomas took to social media and said, “We lost an amazing girl last week. It floored us, to be honest. We were on set this weekend and it was difficult, it was very difficult.
“She was a brilliant, brilliant person. She was a great a fighter and a great mother, she was too young to die.”
Kathryn reveals they will honour Sarah during Wednesday night’s show, with a special tribute.
“We got permission from her family and we are so grateful for that. Our condolences are with her family and her daughter.”
She added, “I can’t help but think over the last week how if we have our health, we have everything. All those emotions of feeling tired and frustrated are normal but if we have our health and are able to get out for a walk or go for a run, if we have our health we have everything.
“I hope February is going to bring light and laughter and plans and excitement for whatever is coming down the track.”
Our thoughts are with Sarah’s friends and family at this difficult time.