Sophie Hinchliffe, popularly known as Mrs Hinch, announced the death of her father, Alan, who passed away in his sleep on April 25. Mrs Hinch, known for her cleaning and lifestyle advice on social media, shared this news with her 4.8 million Instagram followers, expressing the deep pain his sudden departure has caused. She described her father as a key figure in her life and mentioned her commitment to continue his passion for workshop activities, which she had supported by building a workshop for him.

Alan had been facing respiratory health issues prior to his death and had been hospitalised. Mrs Hinch has frequently opened up about her personal life on social media, sharing both her son’s health scare and her father’s illness with her audience.

Her tribute included emotional reflections and photos, highlighting special memories such as her wedding day. Following her post, Mrs Hinch received widespread support from both her followers and celebrities including Molly-Mae Hague, Alexandra Burke, Denise Van Outen, and Lisa Faulkner.

Mrs Hinch’s openness about her family’s struggles and her current loss has deeply resonated with her audience, reflecting the shared human experiences of grief and solidarity during tough times.