Posted: 11:09, 3 April 2022 | Updated: 11:49, 3 April 2022
Former CBBC star Chelsie Whibley has died after a fierce battle against cystic fibrosis.
The 29-year-old, who was told she would not live beyond the age of 16, died after being rushed to hospital yesterday.
In a statement, Glynn’s heartbroken husband paid tribute to the actress whose career was cut short by the disease.
Chelsea Wembley died yesterday at the age of 29 after being rushed to Southampton General Hospital.
Glyn’s husband paid tribute to her, describing her as the “wonderful wife of inspiration” after her tragic death
Glynn, 33, wrote: “I’m afraid this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write.
“Chelsea took a quick turn for the worse this morning and did not respond. He was rushed to Southampton General Hospital.
“I am deeply saddened to inform everyone that our most beloved beautiful Chelsea unfortunately died this afternoon at 14.45.
The former CBBC was open to dealing with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs
Chelsie Whibley (left, photo with Glyn’s husband) has starred in shows such as Dani’s House and Sadie J
“It was very fast and it did not hurt at all.
“I know you will all want to send your condolences, but please limit it to the comments below at this very painful time.
“To my beautiful inspired wife, we will always love you.”
Chelsea (during a previous visit to the hospital) was terminally ill, suffering from cystic fibrosis
Chelsie, who lived in Denmead, Hampshire, with her husband was very open to life with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs.
As part of this condition, which also left her with a suppressed immune system, it meant she had lungs with scars that could not be operated on and only worked at 25 percent of their normal capacity.
Chelsea starred on CBBC shows Dani’s House and Sadie J, and in the pantomime with House of Cards actress Kate Mara, before ending her career at the age of 20.
At the start of the Covid pandemic, he said he was worried he might not live to see the lockdown lifted.
As part of her treatment for the condition, she was instructed to undergo intravenous treatment at home after her specialist hospital was handed over to patients with Covid.
He told the Sun then: “I can understand the reasons, but it does not make it easier. I’m afraid of stopping my treatment and care.
“I’m worried that the plan for my future treatment is going to slow down, stop or just be forgotten because we are all so worried about the coronavirus.
Chelsea (right with her husband Glynn) had expressed fears that she would not live to see the end of the lockdown after the pandemic started
“My condition does not just stop or it goes away suddenly because of the coronavirus. It is still going on. “I do not have months and months to wait.”
Chelsea added: “It is heartbreaking beyond words. I know that seeing my friends and family is very dangerous and could be enough to upset my body. But on the other hand, I do not know how much time I have and it breaks me to know that I can not see them.
“I have a one-month-old nephew I have not met and I am worried I will never meet him.”
