Upload video Video is not available The video will play automatically soon8Cancel Play now Chelsie Whibley celebrates her birthday during the lockdown in 2021 CBBC star Chelsie Whibly has died at the age of 29. The actress, who was best known for starring in Dani’s House and Sadie J, was battling a genetic disorder of cystic fibrosis. Chelsea was rushed to Southampton General Hospital on Saturday and died at around 2.45pm, according to her cracked husband. In a statement, 33-year-old Glynn paid a generous tribute as he 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. Chelsea and her husband Glynn on their wedding day ( Picture: Chelsie Whibley / SWNS) The former CBBC actress was told she would live to be 16 ( Picture: Chelsie Whibley / SWNS) “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 had previously been quarantined indefinitely because they were considered “at high risk” of becoming seriously ill if infected by Covid-19. She had previously talked about how she longed to end the lockdown so she could see her loved ones again. “I feel like I’re being deprived of even more time. It ‘s heartbreaking beyond words,” he said. Chelsea, photographed with her husband Glynn, had to take extra precautions during the Covid epidemic ( Picture: Chelsie Whibley / SWNS) “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 the fact that I can not see them breaks me,” he told the Sun. Cystic fibrosis has no cure and causes a reduction in life expectancy for patients. Chelsea had previously revealed that her doctors told her she would live to be 16. Chelsea said it was concerned about how little it had seen its family and friends during the Covid pandemic ( Picture: Instagram) After defying the odds, the actress said her lungs were so scarred by the condition that they were operating at just 25% before she died and she was taking 60 pills a day to fight the infection. Chelsie shared her progress on the YouTube vlog, My CF Life, where she shared updates on life with the disease. In a post, Chelsea was spotted celebrating her birthday in a lockdown with her husband Glynn and Pam’s mother, who was allowed to move in with the couple to help with care. read more NHS hero, 27, dies months before his wedding after being postponed due to pandemic read more Mom saves life of seriously ill son by donating kidney after transplant failure
