The furniture restorer and presenter said he was 'really affected' by the death
has announced he is taking a break from social media following the death of his uncle, who was murdered a few weeks ago.star revealed that his uncle's passing had "really affected" him, prompting an influx of support from his followers.In a video addressed to his fans, the 54-year-old began: "This is kind of like a public service announcement.. A really nice guy, it shouldn't have happened to him but it really affected me and I feel a little bit messed up.
Others also praised the furniture restorer for being so open, penning: "So sorry for your loss. And good on you for taking care of your mental health. Thank you for the transparency, it really does help people to know they are not alone. Much love to you and your family."at the time: "Once you get to a certain age,- and that is having the people around you that love you for who you are. So we made the day our day.
Jay said his relationship with his father – whom he described as "the man who contributed towards my birth" – was responsible for his outlook after he "disappeared with the money" and left his mother Barbara to "make her own way" when he was a child.
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