Sad news, guys. The Hadid family are grieving today. The matriarch of their family, Ans van den Herik, has passed away after battling cancer aged 78. 

In a series of Instagram posts, Gigi announced the tragic death of her grandmother.

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REST IN PARADISE

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Aug 31, 2019 at 11:18am PDT

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OMA FOREVER

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Aug 31, 2019 at 11:14am PDT

Her sister Bella also shared two posts on Instagram, with throwback photos and videos with her beloved grandmother. 

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Forever

A post shared by (@bellahadid) on Aug 31, 2019 at 5:30pm PDT

Additionally, in her Instagram stories, Bella shared a few memories of her and her late grandma – and the caption “I wish I could hug you right now.”

Mum to the supermodels Yolanda Hadid, also took to Instagram to reflect on the impact her mother had in her life. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Yolanda gushed, “Thank you for loving me the way the way that you did and for making me the woman that I am today.”

Many celebrities have reached out and offered their support for the family during this difficult time.

Chrissy Teigen commented: “She created a beautiful woman and strong family. Sending you love.”

Yolanda’s former reality TV co-stars Kyle Richards and Erika Jayne also offered some kind words about Mrs Herik.

Kyle wrote: “I’m so sorry Yolanda. So happy to have met your beautiful, sweet Mother. Sending lots of love your way.” Erika also wrote: “Thinking of you and sending love your way. So sorry for your loss.”

We second that.