TOWIE star Ricky Rayment's heartbreak as he announces his sister has died

Former the Only Way is Essex cast member Ricky Rayment has announced that his older sister Lisa Kempley died, aged 56, last month. He shared the news with fans following a memorial service for the late makeup artist.

Ricky, 34, shared the order of service and paid tribute to his sibling in a post on social media. He wrote: "RIP my beautiful sister. You got the send off you deserved. Love you forever."

The order of service stated that Lisa died on July 25. Lisa's death had previously been announced on a business page for her on Instagram earlier this month.

READ MORE: Peter Andre 'devastated' as Katie Price puts pressure on Princess and blames her for feud

READ MORE: Huw Edwards' reduced life now from shock new look to vape habit and desperate salary plea

That post read: "We are saddened to announce that our lovely Lisa passed away on Friday 25th July. We know she was truly loved by friends and clients alike and therefore want to extend an open invitation to attend her funeral service." The post continued: "Irreplaceable wife, mum, sister, daughter, friend and eyebrow queen."

The post was met with condolences from some celebrities. Ricky's former co-star Jess Wright wrote in the comments section: "I'm so so sorry. Sending so much love." Love Island's Georgia Harrison responded: "Love you so much Lisa."

Sharing their thoughts, someone else wrote: "This is heartbreaking news. Sending you all so much love." Another follower reacted to the post earlier this month: "Lovely lady inside and out. Will be missed immensely. Sending love."

* This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.