This Morning’s dental expert Uchenna Okoye is being remembered by her loved ones at her memorial service, following her death last month aged 53.
Attendee Myleene Klass has taken to Instagram to share an emotional message from the ceremony held on Monday morning.
The singer shared a picture of Uchenna smiling on a screen alongside a message which read: “Service of thanksgiving for the life of Dr Uchenna Okoye.”
Alongside the snap, Myleene emotionally reflected on her own memories with her late friend as part of her final goodbye.
She wrote: “Goodbye dear Uchenna.
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“Lovely memories from first working on 10 years younger together, our coffee catchups in town before you checked my teeth for my toffee intake and of course, the holiday we took to Portugal where you sweetly checked how much honey my girls put on their porridge each morning, before they mistakenly pulled up the villa owners’ prized orchids to make us ‘perfume’ to gift you as a present.
“All memories I’ll never forget. RIP sister.”
Uchenna died from a subarachnoid haemorrhage after collapsing at her home in September.
Her long-term personal assistant Mars Webb previously said the “healthy” mother-of-one’s death came “totally out of the blue” as she had no apparent health issues.
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As stated by the NHS, a subarachnoid haemorrhage is an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain and is a very serious condition.
According to the website, there are usually no warning signs, but it can sometimes happen during physical effort or straining.
A spokesperson for the family said: “Dr Uchenna’s sudden death was due to natural causes.
“We are devastated, and our hearts are broken that her beautiful, full life has been cut so short.
“As a family, our priority right now is to take care of her young daughter and continue her legacy and keep her memory alive. A private celebration of her life will be held in the coming weeks.”
Following the news of her death shared on Instagram, Myleene wrote: “I can’t believe you’ve gone. I’m so sorry for your family, your daughter. RIP my friend x.”
Andrea McLean commented: “This is the saddest news. Please pass on my love and prayers to her family.”
Candice Brathwaite typed: “What? I am reading but not comprehending.”
Susannah Constantine added: “Shocked and heartbroken. Prayers to Uchenna’s family xxx.”
Dr Uchenna was a dental expert and business owner who shared her expert advice on many television shows including This Morning and 10 Years Younger.
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