Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan tragically announced the death of her sister Darci yesterday at the age of 19. Now, police have issued a statement as they said "it is believed she had taken drugs" before tragedy struck.
As Holly shared the news, saying she was 'traumatised in every sense of the word' the star declined to give Darci's cause of death as she said the family were still coming to terms with the shock.
Greater Manchester Police have now said in a statement: “On Sunday 19 October 2025 we were called by hospital staff to the concern for welfare of a 19-year-old woman who had fallen seriously ill after it is believed she had taken drugs. Sadly, the woman died in hospital yesterday evening (20/10/2025).
“Our thoughts remain with her family at this difficult time. Enquiries are ongoing.” Holly confirmed the devastating news in an emotional post on her social media account on Tuesday.
She said her younger sister "passed away peacefully holding my hand surrounded by family & her best friends." Holly said: "The last 4 days have been something I hope no family ever has to go through.
"We are traumatised in every sense of the word. One day we will share Darci's story. But for now I please ask that you do respect our privacy and allow us to process what has happened.
"I would like to ask the press to please refrain from speculating and writing stories that could further traumatise my family. They do not deserve that. I chose this job they did not."
Holly thanked the emergency services and hospital staff for doing everything they could to help her sister. She added: "To the incredible ambulance crew, and everyone at Manchester Royal Infirmary A&E & ICU, thank you so much for giving my sister the absolute best chance. Because of you all we have had the opportunity to hold her hand, stroke her hair and feel her heart beating for the last time.
"We will forever be grateful for the way you have looked after her and us throughout this unimaginable process. Right now, my job is to support my family in any way that I can to ensure they don't have to worry about work/finances.
"Any posts you see this month are pre-recorded and scheduled ahead of time. I will be continuing to work so they do not have to." Holly continued: "Darci is so beautiful and she genuinely didn't even realise it. I always told her she'd look better without the huge spider lashes but we all know what a hypocrite I was being since I wore 9 pairs at her age!
"She lived in Darci world, forgetting to turn lights off, didn't know how to lock doors after coming in from a night out, leaving the freezer open so my mam came down to a puddle of defrosted food.
"She was the best aunty, Alpha-Jax adored her. She spent his whole birthday on the bouncy castle with AJ and Alba, and that's a memory I'll cherish forever. She wanted to go into social work, after finding a passion for helping children. And I just know she's looking after all the babies up there.
"I don't know if I'm behaving in a way I assumed I would when grieving but I genuinely feel she has given me so much strength and is watching over us all as our guardian angel. We love you so much baby girl. Forever 19."
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