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Dianne Buswell Mourns Family Loss: "Dancing with Nan Already"

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Strictly Come Dancing champion Dianne Buswell, 36, has been overwhelmed with love and support from fans and fellow professionals after announcing the passing of her grandfather, whom she affectionately called "pop". The professional dancer shared a heart-wrenching video on social media, revealing the sweet moment she surprised her grandfather in Australia after her triumphant Strictly 2024 win with comedian Chris McCausland. Fans and fellow Strictly stars, including Nancy Xu, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystal, and Vito Coppola, expressed their condolences and shared heartfelt messages of support.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dianne Buswell, 36, has suffered a family loss, her grandfather "pop", who was 99 years old.
  • She shared a touching video on Instagram in memory of her grandfather, showing the moment she surprised him in Australia after her Strictly 2024 win.
  • The video was filmed by her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, and features the pair laughing and dancing together.
  • Fellow Strictly professionals and fans shared heartfelt messages of support, including Nancy Xu, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystal, and Vito Coppola.
  • This is not the first time Dianne has mourned the loss of a family member, as she previously shared the news of her grandmother's passing in early March.
  • Dianne's grandmother was a big supporter of her career as a professional dancer and was shown watching Strictly YouTube channels and her own Strictly content on TV.
  • The couple, Dianne and Chris McCausland, were the clear favourites to win Strictly 2024, with odds of 1/18.

Statistics:

  • Dianne Buswell is 36 years old.
  • Her grandfather was 99 years old at the time of his passing.
  • Mourners, including Nancy Xu and Johannes Radebe, expressed support and condolences to Dianne through social media.
  • The couple, Dianne and Chris McCausland, were the clear favourites to win Strictly 2024, with odds of 1/18.

Sources:

  • Dianne Buswell/Instagram
  • Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell took to Instagram to share the news

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