Charlotte Foster
Caring

"Insurmountable grief": Block stars share their devastating loss

The Block stars Dan and Dani Reilly have shared the devastating news that their daughter has passed away. 

In an emotional post on Instagram, the couple confirmed the heartbreaking loss, revealing their daughter Billie Vera Reilly was just 10 days old.

"It is with insurmountable grief that we share the news that our daughter Billie, has passed on from this life and into the next at just 10 days young," the couple shared.

Alongside a photo of the couple at hospital by Billie's side, they shared that Billie was everything that they had ever wanted.

"In Billie's short time in this world, she taught us an intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible. She taught us what really matters," the post said.

"Billie was so wanted, so loved and she made us parents… and what an honour it is to be her mummy and daddy. She will always be our daughter."

"It's clear to us that Billie was far too good for this world but if we know anything for sure, it's that Billie's legacy will make an impact greater than all of us."

The couple shared a link to make a donation to The Royal Women's Hospital, asking for people to make a contribution in Billie's honour.

"We want to make special mention of "Billie's Besties" at @theroyalwomens - the nurses, doctors & staff in NICU are some of the most incredible people to walk this earth and we'll be forever grateful for the care and love they gave our girl, and us" the post concluded.

Dan and Dani first appeared as contestants on The Block in 2012 before returning for an All Star season, where they walked away with a $220,000 profit. 

Dan later became a foreman on the show. 

Image credits: Instagram

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