Danniella Westbrook says her ‘heart is broken’ as she receives ‘devastating’ news

DANNIELLA Westbrook says her “heart is broken” after receiving “devastating” news.

The 49-year-old actress took to social media today to share some very sad news with her fans.

Danniella wrote: “Just had the most devastating news, my heart is broken and I’m in complete shock.”

The star went on to say her friend had died, as she continued: “R.I.P Jody Sharp, I hope your heart finds peace. I love you.”

Former EastEnders actress Danniella ended her post with a prayer hands and heartbreak emoji.

As well as posting on her Instagram stories, Danniella also shared some photos of her friend on her grid.

She posted a throwback of her pal Jody on the phone with a black hat on, as well as a recent image of her with a black hat on and a blue top, facing away from the camera.

Danniella wrote: “My heart is broken and i cant believe you have gone . I love you.
Rip Jody Sharp.

“You was a very special woman and a good friend always.”

The star’s friends and fans flooded the comments section to send Danniella love after her heartbreaking loss.

One person penned: “So sorry for your loss, Danniella, friends are so important in our lives. Sending so much love to you and all who are grieving. She was beautiful.”

Another said: “Hope you're ok sending hugs,” and a third added: “Sending all my love and thoughts and the biggest hug xxx.”

It comes just days after Danniella was rushed to hospital for help after struggling with severe pain for days.

The 49-year-old arrived back in Portugal last week after undergoing major face surgery in Turkey and revealed her agony.

Danniella told her followers:  “Only I could land back in Portugal after surgery only to end up in hospital.

“The pain I’ve experienced is unreal, most frightening few days. Need it like a hole in the head, literally.”

The EastEnders icon went under the knife in Turkey earlier this month and shared the gory post operation photos exclusively with The Sun.

Sharing details of the procedure, Danniella said: "For the facial reconstruction I had a surgical thread lift where they put 1200 threads into my face.

"Then I had liposuction to remove fat from my body and into my cheeks and lips and to make my face more symmetrical. They also used it to align my nose. I had fat grafting on my chin and my jawline etched."

It’s been a long time coming for Danniella who had been planning the surgery for years.