Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong flooded with support as she shares heartbreaking post
Lisa Armstrong has been flooded with support after she shared a heartbreaking post commemorating the fifth anniversary of her dad's passing.
The 47 year old makeup artist shared a poignant snap of her father Derek's gravestone on her Instagram page on Tuesday, 14 May - the same day her ex, Ant McPartlin, shared the news that he had become a father for the first time.
The inscription on the gravestone read: "In loving memory of Dot Armstrong tragically taken on 29.6.1992 and Derek John Armstrong 12.4.1948 - 13.5.2019. Sadly missed husband, dad and grampy. Forever in our hearts."
Lisa added the caption: "My heart.... 5 years #MyDegs #MyHero," accompanied by a few sorrowful emojis. Among those rushing to show their solidarity in the comments section was Vanessa Feltz, who penned: "So sorry sweetheart." Another follower conveyed their condolences saying, "Oh Lise. So sad. He was a lovely man. Sending you my love."
Celeb pal Lizzie Cundy also responded with some emotive emojis, whilst Alan Carr showed his support via more heart emojis. Over the past few years, Lisa has often opened up about the loss of her father, including paying tribute on special occasions such as his birthday and the anniversary of his death.
On the first year mark of his passing in 2020, she posted an homage alongside a cherished photograph of Derek, reports the Mirror.
Lisa penned a heartfelt message on the anniversary of her father's passing: "I can't believe one year has passed. It still seems so unreal. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you, your smile, your laugh, your encouragement and most of all your love. Will always be Daddy's girl."
She ended the post with a poignant note: "My heart broke this day last year. RIP. My Dad. My hero."
In other news, Lisa shared a cryptic Instagram post shortly after her ex-husband and Britain's Got Talent star Ant McPartlin announced the birth of his first child. The Geordie TV presenter, 48, and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, 46, who got hitched in 2021, shared their baby joy on Instagram on Tuesday.
"Welcome to the family. Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am. Baby is beautiful, Mummy's a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad's a mess," they posted. The couple welcomed a baby boy and their friends and fans flooded the comments section with congratulations.
Meanwhile, Lisa took to her own page to share a post about a "battle" in her Instagram Stories. The quote read: "Be proud of how you have been handling these past few months. The silent battles you've fought, the moments you've had to humble yourself, the times you've wiped your own tears. Celebrate your strength."
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