Holly Hagan's half-sister fell ill after 'it is believed she had taken drugs'

Holly Hagan's half-sister fell ill after "it is believed she had taken drugs”.

The Geordie Shore star took to Instagram on Tuesday (21.10.25) to announce the tragic death of her younger sibling, Darci, at the age of 19, and requested privacy to allow her and the family to process what happened.

Now, Greater Manchester Police have released a statement on her death.

A spokesperson for the force said: "On Sunday 19 October 2025, we were called by hospital staff to the concern for welfare of a 19-year-old woman who had fallen seriously ill after it is believed she had taken drugs.

"Sadly, the woman died in hospital yesterday evening (20/10/2025).

"Our thoughts remain with her family at this difficult time. Enquiries are ongoing."

On Tuesday, Holly, 33, took to Instagram to release a statement about Darci's death.

She wrote: "It is with immeasurable grief and sadness that our baby girl, my baby sister Darci Rose, passed away peacefully, holding my hand, surrounded by family and her best friends.

"She was never in any pain.

"The last four days have been something I hope no family ever has to go through.

"We are traumatised in every sense of the word.

"One day, we will share Darci's story. But for now, I please ask that you do respect our privacy and allow us to process what has happened.

"To the incredible ambulance crew, and everyone at Manchester Royal Infirmary A+E and ICU, thank you so much for giving my sister the absolute best chance.

"Because of you all, we have had the opportunity to hold her hand, stroke her hair, and feel her heart beating for the last time.

"We will forever be grateful for the way you looked after her and us throughout the unimaginable process.

"Right now, my job is to support my family in any way that I can to ensure they don't have to worry about work/finances.

"Any posts you see this month are pre-recorded and scheduled ahead of time. I will be continuing to work, so they do not have to."

Holly also reflected on her half-sister's life - hailing her as the "best aunty" to her and husband Jacob Blyth's two-year-old son Alpha-Jax.

She continued: "Darci is so beautiful and she genuinely didn't even realise it.

"I always told her she'd look better without the huge spider lashes, but we all know what a hypocrite I was being since I wore nine pairs at her age!

"She lived in Darci world, forgetting to turn lights off, didn't know how to lock doors after coming in from a night out, leaving the freezer open so my mam came down to a puddle of defrosted food.

"She was the best aunty, Alpha-Jax adored her. She spent his whole birthday on the bouncy castle with AJ and Alba, and that's a memory I'll cherish forever.

"She wanted to go into social work, after finding a passion for helping children. And I just know she's looking after all the babies up there.

"I don't know if I'm behaving in a way I assumed I would when grieving, but I genuinely feel she has given me so much strength and is watching over us all as our guardian angel.

"We love you so much, baby girl. Forever 19."