Catriona Rowntree has shared the heartbreaking news of her sister Lucinda’s death after a courageous battle with stage four cancer.
“I am heartbroken to share that my beautiful, big sister Lucinda, passed away today,” the beloved Channel Nine TV presenter shared in an emotional Instagram post over the weekend.
“Lucinda truly ‘threw kindness around like confetti’, everyone adored her.”
Rowntree said she was “sad” to have to share the news that “heaven has a new angel”, but she also took it as the chance to raise awareness, tagging Dreams2Live4, a charity offering support to those with terminal cancer, in her post.
The presenter recalled how her sister had travelled the world with “first sweetheart Johnno, with the pair settling down to focus on their family of four children.
“All agree ‘worlds best Mum’, Lucinda had a talent with children and even had a gift store named after her beloved daughter Daisy!”
“Teaching has been her focus the last few years and equally all her students agree they’ve been blessed to have her in their lives.
“Her health journey has seen our family experience so much kindness from others, thank you so very much, it’s been treasured.”
Friends and colleagues of the presenter took to the comments to share their support and condolences.
“How devastating beautiful @catrionarowntree Life is just so precious. Thinking of you & deepest condolences,” wrote Georgie Gardner.
“I’m so sorry for your loss Catriona. May your beautiful sister rest in love and peace. Condolences to you and your family,” added Aussie model Meghan Gale.
“Sending condolences and love to you and family. Your words of your sister has me in tears. She’s watching over you all,” wrote Michelle Bridges.
Lucinda’s passing came three years after it was revealed that she was responding well to a “trial treatment” from the US, but unfortunately a year later Rowntree confirmed it didn’t work.
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