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Strictly star feels 'guilt' over tragic death of beloved sister as they 'turned to drink'

Broadchurch actor Will Mellor has spoken about the death of his beloved sister, Joanne, who died in 2012, as he revealed he felt 'guilt' over her death and had to learn to grieve

As a prominent advocate for mental health, especially among men who often suffer in silence, Will spoke to the Mirror about the loss of his sister and father, conveying his journey through grief. The successful Broadchurch and Strictly Come Dancing star confessed to feeling "guilty" over her death, haunted by the thought that it might have been preventable if she had not been alone. Following the devastating loss of his sister, Will also faced the death of his father, Bill, in April 2020, shortly after a cancer diagnosis and during the tough Covid lockdowns.

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