HEARTBROKEN Kym Marsh has revealed her cousin has died.

The actress and presenter, 49, paid tribute to Carl this afternoon on Instagram, praising his kindness and humour.
She wrote: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. Today our family say goodbye to Carl. My cousin. A legend to all who knew him.
“A light turned out far too soon. A huge hole in our lives that will never be filled. Sometimes life makes no sense. There are times when you just can’t understand how such cruel things happen, to good honest people.
“This is one of those times. Carl was the kindest, funniest, most unique person I’ve ever known. The memories I have of us growing up, the camping holidays with the fam, the laughs, your silliness, your loyalty.”
She continued: “You were one of a kind cuz, and I will miss you until the end of time. I wish I could be there today to say my final goodbye, but I know that you know how much I love you.
“And I know you would be telling me to stop being a silly a**e and stop crying, and that you would want me to be where I am doing what I’m doing. Doesn’t stop me wishing I was there, or thinking of my family today, or grieving, or wishing I could make this better for everyone.
“I know that the family will give you the best send off cuz and that they will do you proud. We will love you forever and always. Good night god bless my wonderful cousin. Sleep tight.”
The news comes after her onscreen father in Coronation Street, Frank Grimes, died just days ago.
It’s understood that Grimes, who played Connor in Corrie over 50 episodes, passed away in the early hours of Friday August 1, surrounded by his family.
The Dublin born star was well-respected for his work both in Ireland and in the UK.
And announcing his passing, the Irish Cultural Centre in London said Grimes was “one of Ireland’s greatest actors.”
In a tribute, they said he was “so warm hearted, full of Dublin wit and charm in abundance and he had a beautiful sparkle in his eyes.”
They continued: “We know that Ireland has lost one of its truly great actors, the vintage of which is so rare and may never ever be matched again.
“We are so sad to have to say goodbye to Frank, but we are also so blessed to have known him, to have worked with him and seen him perform.
“We send our sincere condolences to his wife Ginnette, his daughter Tilly, his son Andrew, his 7 grandchildren and to all his extended family.
“We also send our condolences to all of Frank’s friends and loved ones – May Frank sleep easy now and Rest In Peace.”
The Tony award nominated actor’s career spanned several decades and varied from “unforgettable” on stage performances to his stint on soap Coronation Street.
In 2008, Grimes made his first appearance as Barry Connor in the soap.
He went on to appear in more than 50 episodes of the popular drama before leaving the show in 2015.
The actor also played roles in Irish telly hit Mrs Brown’s Boys as well as shows and films such as A Bridge Too Far, Tulips of Harlem, The Outsider and Blind Justice.
Recalling some of his most “thrilling” work on stage, the ICC said: “Frank was undoubtedly one of Ireland’s greatest actors, he was a dearly loved friend of the ICC’s and over the past three decades, he trod the ICC’s stage on so many occasions.
“Anyone who saw Frank perform his riveting self-penned production ‘the he and the she of it…’A Portrait of James Joyce’, will know what a thrilling, powerful, unforgettable performance it was!
“Frank performed this superb tribute to his hero James Joyce, on whom he was an expert, three times at the ICC, and each time, every night he received standing ovations!
“Frank was a spell-binding actor who had the most beautiful mesmerising voice and he often appeared on the radio show ‘Bright Side Of The Road’…”