Sylvia Jeffreys is facing fresh heartbreak after having to say goodbye to a dear loved one.
On Monday, Sylvia and her family gathered to farewell to the presenter’s uncle David, who sadly passed away. The following day, the presenter took to Instagram to pen a tribute to her loved one, writing that he was “totally adored” by the entire family.
“He had his struggles but he found great happiness in life, in cars and bowling and TV Week and Days of our Lives,” Sylvia wrote.
“But above all he was happiest by his mother’s side. They were wonderful companions and made each other laugh until they shook. And we – his nieces and nephews – were blessed to know his pure and unconditional love.”
Sylvia Jeffreys’ uncle David sadly passed away.
(Image: Instagram)The Today Extra host ended her tribute by saying: “We are grateful that he was surrounded by family in his final days, for the doctors and nurses at the PA Hospital who provided loving care, and that somewhere out there he is back by his mother’s side. ❤️”
Sylvia was soon inundated with messages of support from her friends and fans.
Fellow presenter Belinda Russell wrote in the comments: “Beautiful tribute. Big hugs. ❤️”
Personal trainer Lauren Hannaford also shared her well wishes, penning: “Sending love ❤️❤️”
Sylvia has been covering the Brisbane floods.
(Image: Instagram)Journalist Sarah Harris added “Sorry Sylvs 😢❤️”, while Deborah Knight commented “Oh silv. So sorry for you and your family. Xx”
The tribute comes not long after Sylvia had been reporting on a different tragedy, the Brisbane floods.
Sharing footage from Rocklea, one of the most impacted suburbs in Brisbane, the presenter explained how the water had “inundated the lower levels of most homes” in the street from which she was reporting.
“There is a sense of dread for people around here that things are going to get worse before they get any better,” the presenter said.
Following a six month maternity leave after the birth of her second child, Henry, Sylvia made her return to Today in September last year.
Sylvia returned to work from maternity leave in September 2021.
(Image: Instagram)Taking to Instagram to document the return, the 35-year-old thanked her colleagues for the “warm welcome” back.
“I’ve missed these beautiful people @davidcampbell73 @nataliacooper and @belinda.russell who’ll still be at the desk on Fridays,” she wrote.
“The joy and privilege of sharing a desk with my friends – and wearing clean clothes – is not lost on me.”
This story was originally featured on our sister site, New Idea.
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