DOUBLE TRAGEDY EastEnders actor and pop star shares his heartbreak after second family tragedy within months
EASTENDERS actor and pop star Sean Maguire has shared his double heartbreak after a second family tragedy within months.
The actor, 49, only revealed in June how his beloved brother had passed away, and now his family have been dealt another devastating blow.
Sean, who is now based in LA, revealed the sad news that his cousin Jack Ryan had passed away.
The heartbroken star revealed his pain in an emotional Instagram post.
Sean, who first found fame in the late 80s on Grange Hill, shared a photo of his beloved cousin.
The actor revealed that Jack had sadly passed away on December 7, and that the funeral was yesterday.
EastEnders actor and pop star shares heartbreak after losing beloved brother
Sean wrote next to the photo: “It completely breaks my heart to share this news.
“But today we say goodbye to my young cousin Jack Ryan. So kind,so talented, so handsome and far far too young..
“Catherine & Shane we love you so much and we’ll all do our best to help you through this incredibly difficult chapter.
“He was such a credit to your & our family.
“Our loss is heaven’s gain. Rest in peace cousin.”
DOUBLE LOSS
This latest heartache, comes after Sean’s brother passed away in June.
The star wrote at the time: “I’ve struggled to find the words or even choose the pictures for this.
“Because it means that it’s real but for those who don’t already know our beloved brother Darren Maguire passed away on Saturday, 11th January.
“He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a truly remarkable man, friend, son, brother, and father.
“He was so loved by everyone that knew him. I’m still in so much shock.
“I can barely form a sentence, but I know the world has lost one of its most beloved people and I have lost my best friend.
“We love you Darren and we’ll never stop loving you. Now go make them laugh and dance heaven.”
SEAN’S LIFE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sean shot to fame in 199 in kids show, Grange Hill.
After this he headed to Albert Square to play troubled teen Aidan Brosnan.
Joining the soap as a 17-year-old in 1993, Sean took on tough storylines focused on homelessness and drug abuse.
Sean became a pop star after leaving EastEnders, scoring eight top 30 hits including Good Day which peaked at number 12 in the UK.
And he joined the cast of Scott & Bailey in 2012.
MOVING TO LA
Sean swapped grey Britain for sunny California in 2000 and became a US citizen just in time to vote in the presidential election.
His career has gone from strength to strength in the States.
He played the lead role in 300 parody Meet The Spartans, starred alongside Kevin Hart in fantasy comedy Krod Mandoon, and took over the part of Robin Hood in ABC’s Once Upon A Time.
In addition to acting, he also teaches aspiring thespians through his business The Players Conservatory.
