Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has opened up to fans about saying an emotional goodbye to her friend Bex, who died in May after suffering a blood clot on the brain. In a new update shared on Wednesday (July 8), Amy revealed she had said a final farewell on Monday morning before celebrating life with loved ones during a stunning sunset in Newquay, Cornwall.
A Heartbreaking Tribute in May
Amy, who has faced a breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment in recent years, first shared the news of Bex's death in May. In a heartfelt social media post, she wrote: "On Friday, I got a call from my darling friend Bex’s mum, Anne, to tell me that Bex had a blood clot on her brain. I still can’t quite find the words or make sense of it. How something like this can happen to someone so fit, so healthy, so kind… a truly good soul."
She added: "Bex was the kindest person, always putting others before herself. Even in the end, she was giving, an organ donor helping others right until the very end. She had just given birth to her perfect baby boy the day before, completing her beautiful family with her little girl 3 and her true love, Sean."
Emotional Goodbye on Monday
In her latest Instagram Story update, Amy shared pictures of the pair and wrote: "On Monday morning we said our goodbye to Bex, but I know she will be looking down looking after her loved ones forever and I'll never stop thinking and talking about her!" She also shared a GoFundMe link for Bex's children, urging fans: "Please, if you can help in any way for her darling children, I'll be forever grateful. I'll love you forever and always my beautiful friend."
Celebrating Life in Cornwall
Amy is currently on holiday in Newquay, Cornwall, with her husband Ben, twin sister Becky, and friends. She later posted pictures from a sunset visit to the beach, where they paid tribute to another lost loved one, Kev. Alongside a picture of the group raising a glass, she wrote: "To Bex and Kev xx always in our hearts."
She also shared a video of the group rushing into the sea, celebrating the lives of their departed friends and enjoying their own time together, especially given Amy's health struggles. She captioned the post: "Live life to the full, every sunset is a blessing and a privilege #newquaycornwall #grateful #sunset #rememberinglovedones #cornwallcoast."
