Married At First Sight star Cathy Evans has announced the shocking death of her older brother.
The 30-year-old shared the tragic news with her Instagram followers on Friday, alongside a series of pictures of her sibling Ben, who died on Tuesday, Boxing Day, aged just 36.
Ben's cause of death is not yet known, but Cathy has explained that he suffered a cardiac arrest in Taupō, New Zealand, where he was staying with his wife Kukkie and son Inam, after going through a “troubled” time in his life.
“Glory to my brother January 29, 1987 – December 26, 2023,” the makeup artist began her heartbreaking post.
'26. December. Early this morning I lost my brother too early in this life. Unexpected and sudden. I flew to New Zealand for hours after hearing what happened. “His last day on earth was Christmas,” Cathy continued.
Married At First Sight star Cathy Evans (pictured) has revealed the shocking death of her older brother just one day after Christmas
The 30-year-old shared the tragic news with her Instagram followers on Friday. Ben died on Boxing Day, aged just 36. Ben is pictured with wife Kukkie and son Inam
“He's spending it with his newlywed wife, his son and his family.” I'm sorry I won't be home for Christmas. But I am glad to know that after everything you have been through, you pass on the peace, love and happiness in your heart and that you are surrounded by all your loved ones in the house.
“I will share the link here where anyone who knows him and would like to help can donate to bring his body back to Thailand to his final resting place – at his request.”
The MAFS bride and her three brothers grew up in New Zealand but have Welsh and Thai roots.
Cathy also shared a link to a “Give A Little” fundraising page she set up in hopes of raising $20,000 to bring Ben's body to Thailand.
Ben's cause of death is not yet known, but Cathy has explained that he suffered a cardiac arrest in Taupō, New Zealand, where he was staying with his wife Kukkie and son Inam, after going through a “troubled” time in his life
As of Friday evening, the fundraiser has reached $14,950 with over 130 donations.
“As Ben was a healthy and young man, he had no life insurance and since his sudden death, we (his family) are unprepared for the costs associated with repatriation (transporting his body back to Thailand).” Page reads.
“Ben recently married the love of his life to Siriluk (Kukkie) on November 21, 2023. They were so excited to start their chapter together when Kukkie received a New Zealand partner visa that she arrived in New Zealand on December 14th.
“Ben guided Kukkie around Taupo in the short time they had together until his life was unjustly taken.”
“At this stage we do not have an exact reason for his death – but that he may have suffered cardiac arrest.” We will update as we know more.
Cathy shared a series of pictures of her sibling as a child. She also posted a link to a fundraising page she set up in hopes of raising $20,000 to bring Ben's body to Thailand
The MAFS bride and her three brothers grew up in New Zealand but have Welsh and Thai roots
“Anyone who knew Ben knows that he has struggled a lot over the last two years,” she wrote. “It comforts our hearts that on his last day on earth he spent Christmas Day with his new, loving wife, his son Inam and his family of mother, father and sister.”
“Those of you who knew Ben know that he has struggled a lot over the last two years,” she continued.
“It comforts our hearts that he spent Christmas Day, his last day on earth, with his new, loving wife, his son Inam and his family of mother, father and sister.” He died that night surrounded by his loved ones. '
On December 27, Cathy shared a worrying Instagram Stories post about her “worst nightmare” coming true.
The TV star posted a photo taken on a plane as it docked at a New Zealand airport and captioned it with some disturbing words.
“Emergency flight to New Zealand.” My worst nightmare comes true. Always keep your loved ones close,” the New Zealand-born influencer wrote alongside the photo.
On December 27, Cathy shared a worrying Instagram Stories post about her “worst nightmare” coming true. “Emergency flight to New Zealand.” My worst nightmare comes true. Always keep your loved ones close,” the New Zealand-born influencer wrote alongside the photo
Cathy is known to be very close to her three brothers. In a 2015 Instagram post, she explained that the LMB tattoo on her forearm represents the names of her three siblings
Cathy, who is currently living in Sydney, then admitted she was currently struggling and asked her fans for advice on returning to Australia.
“I'm not feeling very well and I can't think clearly.” “If anyone is dealing with international repatriation companies, please send me here,” she added.
Cathy is known to be very close to her three brothers, Logan, Marko and Ben.
In a 2015 Instagram post, she explained that the LMB tattoo on her forearm represents the names of her three siblings.
Cathy found fame in 2020 on Australian dating show Married At First Sight, where she dated groom Josh Pihlak.
Cathy found fame in 2020 on Australian dating show Married At First Sight, where she dated groom Josh Pihlak