Loose Women star left devastated by the death of close friend as she reveals she was ‘speaking to him just days ago’
A LOOSE Women panelist has admitted she's "completely flabbergasted" by the tragic passing of a much-loved pal.
The ITV star took to her Instagram page to address the shock death of her mate of 20 years - and admitted she was "confused" about her feelings of grief.
Actress Chizzy Akudolu, 51, known for her role on Holby City, is a familiar face to viewers of daytime show Loose Women - and has made many hard-hitting personal confessions during her time on the show.
Now she has taken to social media to share a smiley image showing her in happier times with actor Anthony Adjekum.
They were seen sitting next to each other as they beamed for the camera.
In her emotional caption, London-born Chizzy, who has previously starred in EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing, wrote: "Completely flabbergasted by the loss of such a wonderful guy especially since we were chatting a week ago!!
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"I met @adje_kum about 20 years ago when we did an improv show in Edinburgh.
"Then got to work with him in 2018 on a film. He had an amazing talent and really was the sweetest.
"I’ve printed off our last convo as a keepsake."
In her candid post, she added: "I’m confused as to what to do with these feelings.
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"Grief’s a strange bugger.
"If you knew and loved this fabulous man, I’m sending you masses of love
Fans were quick to empathise with her situation and share their support.
One wrote: "Yes. Grief is a strange and difficult thing! Sending love Chizzy."
A second put: "So sorry for your loss xx"
Regular Loose Women panellists
Katie Piper - Former Strictly Come Dancing star, activist, model and author
Sunetra Sarker - Also a former Strictly Come Dancing star, and known for acting in Casualty
Kaye Adams - Scottish journalist and one of the original Loose Women
Christine Lampard - ITV presenter
Ruth Langsford - Presented Loose Women on and off since 1999
Jane Moore - Former columnist for The Sun
Coleen Nolan - Became known for her family girl band called The Nolans and went on to compete on Celeb Big Brother
Nadia Sawalha - Former EastEnders star and Celebrity MasterChef winner
Stacey Solomon - Known for her reality show Sort Your Life Out and winning series 10 of I'm a Celeb
Janet Street-Porter - A journalist and president of the Ramblers' Association
Brenda Edwards - Came fourth on the X Factor and went on to become a pop star and act in hit musicals such as Hairspray
Charlene White - Lead presenter at ITV News London
Kelly Bryan - Former EastEnders star and was in a girl group called Eternal alongside her sisters. Currently part of the cast of Hollyoaks
Frankie Bridge - Participated in Strictly Come Dancing and came third place on I'm A Celeb in 2021
Judi Love - A stand up comedian and radio presenter, who has also made a variety of TV appearances in shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity MasterChef, and Taskmaster
Linda Robson - Played iconic character Tracey Stubbs in Birds of a Feather
Denise Welch - A soap queen, she starred in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks. Also the mother of Matty Healy, the lead singer of pop rock group the 1975.
A third then posted"Sorry for your loss Chizzy, sending all the love to help with the grieving process."
One then added: "So very sorry for the loss of your friend."
Previously, Chizzy broke down over her addictions to eating and shopping on the ITV series.
Later in 2018, she updated the show and told how she was seeking help for her over-eating.
Last year, she also opened up on her cancer scare on the series after she "found a lump."
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The star was thankfully given the all clear.
She took to Instagram to share her experience and pleaded with fans to "get it checked"; if they spot anything unusual with their bodies.
