Stephen Webb breaks down in tears on Celebs Go Dating as he shares fears of being 'abandoned' following his brother's tragic death and difficult childhood By Kirsten Murray For Mailonline Published: 22:08, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 22:12, 22 August 2024 e-mail View comments Stephen Webb broke down in tears as he opened up about his tragic family life during Thursday's episode of Celebs Go Dating . The Gogglebox star, 53, was left in tears as he shared his fears of being 'abandoned' in relationships after his father left his mother when he was young. After growing up with his mum, brother and three sisters, Stephen tragically lost his brother Paul who died aged 32 of a heroin overdose.
Opening up about the heartbreak, Stephen explained to the agents how when his first relationship broke down he was left feeling abandoned. Delving into his childhood he began: 'My dad left my mum on her own to bring up us five kids.' Stephen Webb breaks down in tears on Celebs Go Dating as he shares fears of being 'abandoned' following his brother's tragic death and difficult childhood The Gogglebox star revealed his father walked out on him and his siblings when he was young and then his brother Paul tragically died aged 32 of a heroin overdose As Paul Carrick Brunson asked whether he felt pressure when his father left, Stephen replied: 'Tonnes.
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