'Hold your loved ones close': Chantelle Otten's devastating message as she mourns 'force of nature' mother

Chantelle Otten has shared devastating family news.

The model and award-winning sexologist has confirmed the death of her mother, Veronica Otten, after a battle with leukaemia.

"I don't usually share much of my personal life here, but today is different," Otten, 32, explained on social media.

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"On Friday, the 11th of October, at 10:15am, my muse, my angel, my mother, Veronica Otten, passed away in my arms, surrounded by her beautiful children, amazing husband, and gorgeous grandchildren," Otten's emotional message continued.

"It was sudden, unexpected, and far too soon for someone who had so much light left to give.

"My mother was a force of nature in the gentlest way. Her beauty wasn't just in her presence but in the way she graced everything and everyone around her with love, kindness, and unwavering strength."

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Otten spoke of her mother's "quiet elegance, a warmth that embraced everyone she met, and a wisdom that guided us all."

"To know her was to know a love that was pure, selfless, and constant," Otten continued. "She was the best mother to us, and a safe, welcoming space for so many."

Otten reflected on her mother's battle with leukaemia, explaining "over the past four weeks, she fought complications in ICU."

"She fought with the quiet resilience that defined her, but in the end, her body couldn't heal," Otten said.

"She wasn't meant to go so soon, and we are still trying to comprehend the depth of this loss. But in true Otten style, we are leaning on each other, trying to bring lightness to such a sad time."

Otten reflected that she was "so lucky to have the family and community that I have, so lucky" as she navigates her grief.

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"For those who knew her, you'll understand just how much her spirit and love touched us all," she wrote.

Otten announced a "celebration" of her mother's life on October 23 "and if she brought joy to your life in any way, please reach out and join us."

"I haven't had the chance to tell everyone close to me yet, and I hope this post helps lift some of that weight as we navigate the next steps of planning, surviving, and rebuilding," she said.

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"Thank you to everyone who has reached out already and to those who've been patient with me when I haven't been able to respond. Please know that my family and I are incredibly grateful for all your love and support," she wrote.

She ended her post by urging her followers to "donate blood, plasma, and go on the stem cell donor resister with [Lifeblood]."

"These donations kept my mum alive through to her final days. Hold your loved ones close. 🙏X"

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