George Shelley’s sister tragically dies after being hit by a car

Harriet Shelley George

by Aimee Jakes |
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Harriet Shelley, former Union J star’s younger sister, has tragically died after being involved in a car accident.

The collision happened in Bristol on 28 April and Harriet had since been in intensive care in Southmead hospital.

Her mum Toni told The Sun that her daughter ‘was in the wrong place at the wrong time’ and ‘everybody at Southmead Hospital has been amazing, they have been working 24/7 to make sure she is alright.’

Harriet Shelley George

‘I would like to thank everyone in Clevedon for praying for our daughter. They have been holding church services, Bristol’s Buddha centre has also been helping – everybody across different religions have been so amazing.’

Toni also thanked everyone in Clevedon for praying for her daughter.

'They have been holding church services, Bristol’s Buddha centre has also been helping.'

She added: 'Everybody across different religions have been so amazing.'

Harriet was just finishing her degree in midwifery and tweeted she was looking forward to going on holiday next month.

George Shelley fro union j

George Shelley auditioned for The X Factor in 2011 and shot to fame when he joined boy band Union J in 2012. He then became third on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

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