MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond Beauty
  • Video
MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond Beauty
  • Video
MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows
Watch 4:43

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows

{headline}

{headline}

How Australian Artists Are Finding New Ways To Entertain Us

How Australian Artists Are Finding New Ways To Entertain Us

Ada Nicodemou Reveals The Women Who Inspire Her Most

Ada Nicodemou Reveals The Women Who Inspire Her Most

'Home And Away' Stars Pay Tribute To Cornelia Frances

'Home And Away' Stars Pay Tribute To Cornelia Frances

Tessa James And Nate Myles Share Rare Photos Of Their New Baby

Tessa James And Nate Myles Share Rare Photos Of Their New Baby

{headline}

{headline}

Home & Away’s Ada Nicodemou Opens Up About Botox

Home & Away’s Ada Nicodemou Opens Up About Botox

Elyse Knowles And Josh Barker Have Welcomed Their First Child

Elyse Knowles And Josh Barker Have Welcomed Their First Child

A Historic Win For Female Directors! Here, The Full List Of 2021 Golden Globes Winners

A Historic Win For Female Directors! Here, The Full List Of 2021 Golden Globes Winners

{headline}

{headline}

Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale Celebrated Their Son's 7th Birthday With Cute Pics

Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale Celebrated Their Son's 7th Birthday With Cute Pics

Experts Think They've Solved The Mystery Of A Secret Message Inside Iconic Painting 'The Scream'

Experts Think They've Solved The Mystery Of A Secret Message Inside Iconic Painting 'The Scream'

Pass the Cake, the Melbourne Fashion Festival Celebrates 25 Years

Pass the Cake, the Melbourne Fashion Festival Celebrates 25 Years

Australia's Gender Pay Gap Shrinks As Men Join Lower Earning Roles Amid COVID-19

Australia's Gender Pay Gap Shrinks As Men Join Lower Earning Roles Amid COVID-19

Prince William And Kate Middleton Are Reportedly Upset By The Sussexes Interview With Oprah

Prince William And Kate Middleton Are Reportedly Upset By The Sussexes Interview With Oprah

The First Teaser Trailer For 'Younger' Season Seven Is Here!

The First Teaser Trailer For 'Younger' Season Seven Is Here!

Naomi Osaka's Most Heartwarming And Powerful Moments

Naomi Osaka's Most Heartwarming And Powerful Moments

  1. Home
  2. News

'Home And Away's' Sarah Roberts Reveals Her Brother Has Tragically Passed Away

“3 months ago today he walked me down the aisle & now he is walking with the angels. 🙏🏽✨" - by Chelsea Tromans
  • 24 Oct 2019
'Home And Away's' Sarah Roberts Reveals Her Brother Has Tragically Passed Away

Just three days ago, Home and Away star Sarah Roberts posted a beautiful wedding photo of her and her husband, fellow Home and Away star James Stewart, to wish him a happy birthday.

“Happy Birthday to my husband. 🎈Always holding my hand no matter near or far. My rock in a world that doesn’t always make sense. I love you. Happy Birthday baby,” she wrote.

__sarahroberts__ View Profile
28.1k likes - View Post on Instagram
Happy Birthday to my husband. 🎈Always holding my hand no matter near or far. My rock in a world that doesn't always make sense. I love you. Happy Birthday baby. ❤️

Unfortunately, today she took to social media with a somber message, announcing that her older brother, Karl De Abrew, passed away last night after a 15-year battle with brain cancer. 

“3 months ago today he walked me down the aisle & now he is walking with the angels. 🙏🏽✨,” she wrote.

“I’m left with a hole in my heart & 34 years of beautiful memories... growing up together as children into adults. You fought THE BRAVEST battle Big Squirt to the very end and I promise to always live by your standards; to remember what you taught me, “it’s all about the journey, not the destination” & “have no regrets”. I love you, I cherish you, I salute you. You can rest now, we know you’re dancing up there in the heavens, always watching down on us. Forever all my love, Medium Squirt x.”

__sarahroberts__ View Profile
19.2k likes - View Post on Instagram
3 months ago today he walked me down the aisle & now he is walking with the angels. 🙏🏽✨I'm left with a hole in my heart & 34 years of beautiful memories... growing up together as children into adults. You fought THE BRAVEST battle Big Squirt to the very end and I promise to always live by your standards; to remember what you taught me, "it's all about the journey, not the destination" & "have no regrets". I love you, I cherish you, I salute you. You can rest now, we know you're dancing up there in the heavens, always watching down on us. Forever all my love, Medium Squirt x @karldeabrew ❤️#bigbro

With the post, she shared five photos of Karl from her wedding day. Karl walked her down the aisle during her wedding in Dublin, Ireland, on July 23, 2019. Sarah told Who the reason they got married in Dublin was not just because James has Irish heritage, but because Karl couldn’t travel anywhere at the time. “My brother lives over here. He’s not able to fly at the moment because of health reasons. And my mum’s over here at the moment as well.” 

Earlier this month Sarah shared a sweet 45th birthday message for her brother, singing her love and adoration for him. “It would be IMPOSSIBLE to repay you for what you’ve done for me! You’re also SO freaking intelligent but it is your unshakable persistence that regularly inspires me & makes me endlessly proud of you,” she wrote.

Karl leaves behind his wife Susana and children Alexander and Aurora.

__sarahroberts__ View Profile
6,091 likes - View Post on Instagram
Happiest Aussie 45th Birthday to you Big Squirt! 🐳 You go WAY above & beyond for those fortunate enough to call you a friend, husband, brother, son or dad. You've been the first on many occasions to be there to pick up my broken pieces or to celebrate my successes with me... It would be IMPOSSIBLE to repay you for what you've done for me! You're also SO freaking intelligent but it is your unshakable persistence that regularly inspires me & makes me endlessly proud of you. You can't stop won't stop and I'm thrilled to be on board for your next 45years of more hang outs, Revolver sessions, Karl jokes & Irish shin digs in the backyard of Dracula's house! I'm so grateful for you. I love you. (I promise next year will be a two word birthday tribute, but this is a big one, I'd like to make a fuss over you thanks.) @karldeabrew @foxitsoftware 🎁🎈

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia.

  • News
  • Celebrity
Chelsea Tromans
Chelsea Tromans
Chelsea Tromans is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle editor whose words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, marie claire, Women’s Health, WHO, Daily Addict, and The Joye…just to name a few. She’s a night owl who’s trying to train herself to be a morning person (coffee helps!) and she recently traded in her hectic Sydney life for a quieter pace in Brisbane.

6 issues for $35 -

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
6 issues for $35

6 issues for $35 -

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
6 issues for $35

Recommended to you

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows
Watch 4:43

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows

{headline}

{headline}

How Australian Artists Are Finding New Ways To Entertain Us

How Australian Artists Are Finding New Ways To Entertain Us

Ada Nicodemou Reveals The Women Who Inspire Her Most

Ada Nicodemou Reveals The Women Who Inspire Her Most

'Home And Away' Stars Pay Tribute To Cornelia Frances

'Home And Away' Stars Pay Tribute To Cornelia Frances

Tessa James And Nate Myles Share Rare Photos Of Their New Baby

Tessa James And Nate Myles Share Rare Photos Of Their New Baby

{headline}

{headline}

Home & Away’s Ada Nicodemou Opens Up About Botox

Home & Away’s Ada Nicodemou Opens Up About Botox

Elyse Knowles And Josh Barker Have Welcomed Their First Child

Elyse Knowles And Josh Barker Have Welcomed Their First Child

A Historic Win For Female Directors! Here, The Full List Of 2021 Golden Globes Winners

A Historic Win For Female Directors! Here, The Full List Of 2021 Golden Globes Winners

{headline}

{headline}

Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale Celebrated Their Son's 7th Birthday With Cute Pics

Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale Celebrated Their Son's 7th Birthday With Cute Pics

Experts Think They've Solved The Mystery Of A Secret Message Inside Iconic Painting 'The Scream'

Experts Think They've Solved The Mystery Of A Secret Message Inside Iconic Painting 'The Scream'

Pass the Cake, the Melbourne Fashion Festival Celebrates 25 Years

Pass the Cake, the Melbourne Fashion Festival Celebrates 25 Years

Australia's Gender Pay Gap Shrinks As Men Join Lower Earning Roles Amid COVID-19

Australia's Gender Pay Gap Shrinks As Men Join Lower Earning Roles Amid COVID-19

Prince William And Kate Middleton Are Reportedly Upset By The Sussexes Interview With Oprah

Prince William And Kate Middleton Are Reportedly Upset By The Sussexes Interview With Oprah

The First Teaser Trailer For 'Younger' Season Seven Is Here!

The First Teaser Trailer For 'Younger' Season Seven Is Here!

Naomi Osaka's Most Heartwarming And Powerful Moments

Naomi Osaka's Most Heartwarming And Powerful Moments

MarieClaire
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • Home Beautiful
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Practical Parenting
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
  • Health Engine
  • Starts at 60
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from Marie Claire

Magazine Subscription Offer

6 issues for $35 -

Shop This Offer
6 issues for $35