Gogglebox star Sandra says sister-in-law has died of coronavirus

GOGGLEBOX'S Sandra Martin today revealed her sister-in-law had died of coronavirus.

The 58-year-old - who appeared on the hit Channel 4 show from 2013 until 2017 - shared news of the tragedy online.

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In a message on Twitter, she wrote: "Am crying. My brother's wife just died of coronavirus. RIP my sister-in-law."

She had shared just two days ago news that her brother's wife and her daughter were in hospital with coronavirus.

She said: "Just spoke to my brother and they are both still in hospital but critical now.

"He is at his wife's side. Pray."

She added: ";This has made me very unwell. When it hits your doorstep you feel the pain. Am constantly praying."

It is understood Sandra's brother has been in isolation.

The Gogglebox star had previously shared a clip of her clapping support of the NHS.

The Clap For Carers campaign, which started online, was staged because ";during these unprecedented times they need to know we are grateful", according to the organisers.

It comes as the UK has been hit by coronavirus with more than 500 deaths and 11,000 cases.

Yesterday, the UK daily coronavirus death toll soared past 100 for the first time – with a victim killed every 13 minutes.

Official figures released showed the pandemic had claimed 578 lives in Britain, up 113 from the previous total.

A total of 11,658 people have tested positive in the UK, with 4,300 NHS beds filled with Covid-19 patients.

Police roadblocks were set up yesterday to fine drivers not complying with lockdown laws.