Holly Willoughby has paid tribute to This Morning contributor Dr Uchenna Okoye after the TV dentist died following a unexpected sickness, elderly 53.

Dr Uchenna’s loss of life used to be introduced by way of her circle of relatives on Friday, who wrote in an Instagram publish that they have been “heartbroken” to percentage information of her passing that day.

Holly took to her Instagram tales on Monday night to keep in mind the past due superstar, writing that she used to be “unbelievably unhappy to listen to of the passing” of her former colleague.

“We first labored in combination many moons in the past with @oralb_uk and she or he used to be very type to me… after which in fact once more, giving her recommendation on @thismorning.”

The presenter stated she used to be sending “all my like to her circle of relatives”.

Holly additionally commented beneath the publish on Dr Uchenna’s account to mention she used to be “so very sorry in your loss”.

Myleene Klass used to be additionally amongst stars who paid tribute within the feedback, writing: “I will be able to’t consider you’ve long gone. I’m so sorry in your circle of relatives, your daughter. RIP my pal x.”

BBC presenter Jo Wiley stated that Dr Uchenna’s loss of life used to be “devastating information”, including that she used to be “sending like to her daughter, circle of relatives and London Smiling staff. Sturdy, stunning, humorous Uchenna. Terrible. Simply Terrible.”

Writer Candice Brathwaite additionally expressed her surprise, writing: “What? I’m studying however no longer comprehending”.

Within the circle of relatives’s Instagram publish pronouncing Dr Uchenna’s loss of life, they wrote: “We all know a lot of you are going to be devastated and stunned to peer this publish.

“We ask in your prayers and a few privateness at this tough time. We will be able to be involved within the coming days.”

Dr Uchenna used to be a contributor on This Morning who additionally labored on TV displays together with 10 Tactics To Lose 10 Years, Morning Reside and The Alan Titchmarsh Display.

She certified at Man’s Clinic and used to be knowledgeable in beauty dentistry, operating two dental practices in London.

Previous this month, Holly led tributes to This Morning contributor Matty Lock following his loss of life on the age of simply 19.