TOWIE's beloved Nanny Pat sadly passes away aged 80

Nanny Pat passed away at the age of 80, after a short illness.

Published 16th Dec 2015

Nanny Pat passed away at the age of 80, after a short illness.

A statement on behalf of the Wright and Brooker family was released this morning announcing the sad news.

"Sadly our amazing, courageous and beautiful Nanny Pat passed away this morning after a short illness. We are overwhelmed by sadness, and the whole family ask for privacy at this horrible time”

After stealing the nation’s hearts with her famous sausage plaits over the last five years of ITV’s ‘The Only Way is Essex’, Nanny Pat, also known as Pat Brooker became a fan favourite on the reality show.

The famous Nan of reality favourite's Mark and Jess Wright was loved by TOWIE co-stars and fans. Fans of the show tweeted their condolences to the Wright family immediately after hearing the news.

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.