Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden heartbroken as friend dies a day after giving birth

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4 May 2026 • 7:04 PM MYT
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Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden heartbroken as friend dies a day after giving birth

  • Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has paid tribute to her close friend, Bex, who died a day after giving birth to her baby boy.
  • Dowden revealed that Bex's mother informed her on Friday (1 May) that Bex had suffered a blood clot on her brain.
  • She described Bex as a kind, healthy, and selfless person who was an organ donor, helping others even in death.
  • Dowden highlighted Bex's unwavering support during her own breast cancer journey, including visiting her during chemotherapy and hospital appointments.
  • Bex had just completed her family with her new baby boy, alongside her daughter and her partner Sean, before her sudden passing.

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