Heartbroken George Shelley reveals the donated organs of his late sister have saved another life
Former Union J star George describes the 'honour' of learning his sister's heart has saved the life of a patient who needed a transplant as he pays tribute to Harriet, who died aged 21.
GEORGE Shelley has revealed that his late sister Harriet's organs have been used to save another life - this time her heart, via a transplant.
The ex Union J singer, whose sister died aged 21 following a car accident in April, said he felt it was an "honour" that Harriet could help people in death - saying she "had the biggest heart" of anyone he's known.
Previously five people received organ donations from midwife Harriet after her sudden death - including a baby, according to an inquest.
Posting a picture of him, Harriet and his brother Will on Instagram, George explained how amazed he was by the news.
The 24-year-old wrote: "Every three minutes someone dies from heart or circulatory disease in the UK.
"My baby sister may not be with us in her Earth bound form anymore, but her heart still beats on, giving life to someone else who’s heart was failing.
"What an honour. You had the biggest heart I have ever known. We love you miss you, always. #HeartForHeart."
Harriet spent a week in intensive care before her death, caused by injuries she sustained after being hit by a car in Bristol.
She had walked out between two stationary vehicles after leaving a Stormzy gig.
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Now George believes his sister is guiding him and posted a picture of a ring with her initial on it, saying he is "letting go of the pain".
Previously George opened up about how the loss of Harriet has made him rethink his life and made him focus on what he's "passionate about".
He told us: "I've had the s****est year of my life but I've just got to try and get on with things.
"The love and support has been overflowing and it helps... My lovely boyfriend has been great and supportive."
Asked how he was dealing with bereavement, he added: "I guess you just have to try and get on with life. It's really hard to say it... I have to do what my sister would have done.
"She would have just got on with stuff.
"I'm doing something at the moment that has helped me a lot and will help a lot of people. I can't say much else about it at the moment.
"This has all made me want to do more of the stuff I'm passionate about and that I can make a difference with.
"Whatever I do next, I want it to always show myself and who I am. I feel like I got to do that a bit in the jungle [during his appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!].
"Whatever I do next will just need to be personal," he said.
George was dropped from his Capital FM radio gig - following his exit from Union J - just weeks before losing Harriet.
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