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STRICTLY Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has revealed his older brother, Huw, has died.

The singer shared the heartbreaking news today alongside a series of images of them together.

Wynne Evan's older brother has died
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Wynne Evan's older brother has diedCredit: wynneevans/Instagram
The star shared his heartbreak with fans today
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The star shared his heartbreak with fans today
Wynne paid tribute to Huw, left, with a lovely message
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Wynne paid tribute to Huw, left, with a lovely messageCredit: wynneevans/Instagram

Paying tribute, he wrote: “I’m so sad to say that my gorgeous eldest brother has passed away. My big brother was my hero and my inspiration.

“Huw my darling I will miss you so much and am so glad I got to have you with me all my life.”

Huw was the oldest of three boys from from Carmarthen, South Wales and he was a barrister.

Wynne' s other brother - Mark - is also a singer and the pair previously hosted a show called Sibling Rivalry together.

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Speaking about his childhood, Wynne previously told The Times: “I was the youngest of three boys: one brother is a barrister and the other an opera singer.

“My father, David, was a council building inspector, and my half-Belgian mother, Elizabeth, was a hairdresser before she turned campaigner to save a local theatre.

“We lived in an end-of-terrace Victorian house with an outside loo.I didn’t go on a plane until I was 24.”

Wynne’s famous pals and fans rushed to offer him support, with one person commenting: “Thoughts and prayers with you!”

A second wrote: “So sorry for your loss.”

And a third added: “So very very sorry for your loss @wynneevans Much love and deepest condolences to you and your family at this time xx”

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Wynne is currently rehearsing once again for the dance floor as he prepares to tour with Strictly.

Today he shared pictures alongside Tasha Ghouri and Jamie Borthwick in between practising.

Wynne, who was partnered with Katya Jones, spoke about returning to the ballroom as he caught a train down to London.

He told fans: "First day of the year, Strictly tour rehearsals for me tomorrow. So looking forward to that.

"Tired, it has been an emotional time, but really looking forward to meeting up with the guys tomorrow so if you're coming to the Strictly tour let me know!"

The Strictly tour begins in Birmingham on January 17, with thousands of fans eager to see their favourite stars hit the stage.

Wynne is back getting ready for the Strictly tour
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Wynne is back getting ready for the Strictly tourCredit: wynneevans/Instagram
He appeared on the show with Katya Jones
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He appeared on the show with Katya JonesCredit: PA

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