Chelsie Whibley, a CBBC star, died after a lengthy struggle with cystic fibrosis, with her family paying homage to the “beautiful” actress.

Chelsie, 30, died after a battle with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes sticky mucus to accumulate in the lungs and digestive tract.

The former actress, who was from Denmead, Hants, was transported to Southampton General Hospital yesterday and died about 2.45pm.

Glyn, her bereaved husband, has paid homage to his wife, calling her the “total joy of my life.”

“I’m afraid this is the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to write,” Glyn said.

“Chelsie took a quick turn for the worst this morning and became unresponsive.” She was sent to Southampton General Hospital in a critical condition.

“It is with great sadness that I must notify everyone that our dearest and most lovely Chelsie died away this afternoon at 2.45pm.”

“It happened quickly, and she was not in any pain.” I know you will all want to convey your sympathies, but we ask that you please keep your comments to the comments section below during this difficult time.

“To my beautiful inspiration wife, we shall always adore you.”

Chelsie had been ordered to be quarantined permanently because to the significant danger of being critically ill from Covid-19.

She earlier told The Sun that she hoped the lockdown will be lifted so she could see her loved ones again.

“It feels like even more time is being snatched from me. It’s beyond words heartbreaking.

“I know that visiting my friends and family is very risky, and it might tip my body over the edge.”

“But, on the other hand, I don’t know how much time I have, and it aches my heart that I won’t be able to see them.”

“I adore them all, and I simply want to be with them because I know I don’t have much time left.”

“I have a month-old nephew who I haven’t met yet, and I’m afraid I won’t.”