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The Block stars’ tragic loss

Another devastating blow for one couple. - by Erin Doyle
  • 09 Sep 2020

Heartbreaking news hit The Block on Tuesday night, when a team was told of a death in their family.

In emotional scenes, Sarah Bragias, 27, discovered the devastating news that her grandmother had died while she and her husband George were filming the Channel Nine reality show.

WATCH: The Block's Sarah and George break down after tragic loss

Sarah’s mother had called George and when the reality TV contestant saw her husband’s face, she knew something was wrong.

“I got on the phone to my mum and straight away, I knew something was up,” she said.

Sarah and George

The Block's Sarah (pictured with husband George) was told her grandmother had died.

Channel Nine

With Sarah overcome by emotion, George explained in a piece-to-camera, “Sarah's grandmother passed away, so yeah, it wasn't good.”

Sarah also confessed she was blindsided by the news as she wasn’t expecting tragedy to hit while on the show.

“When you're on The Block, you just don't think those things happen. You think that the world stops with you, but it doesn't,” she admitted.

The Block Sarah George

“When you're on The Block, you just don't think those things happen. You think that the world stops with you, but it doesn't," Sarah said.

Channel Nine

Earlier this week, Sarah recalled the moment she was told of her grandmother’s passing.

“George received a phone call and passed the phone over to me with a look I'll never forget,” she told TV WEEK.

On other end of the line was Sarah’s mother who was distraught and shared the sad news.

Sarah added, “She told me nan had passed away earlier that day. I was in utter shock.”

The Block Sarah George

Host Scott Cam said the show would provide whatever Sarah and George needed in their time of grief.

Channel Nine

The news comes after fellow Block contestant Daniel discovered his grandfather had died, leading him and wife Jade to briefly leave the competition.

The couple were mid-renovation when a phone call came through informing Daniel of his grandfather’s death.

“It's all good. We knew it was going on... He was sick. We knew that,” Daniel tearfully said.

The Block Daniel

The news came just days after Daniel (right) lost his grandfather (centre).

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As Digital Managing Editor - Commerce Content at Are Media, Erin Doyle heads up the team creating shoppable content on all brands, covering everything from the latest products to the hottest experiences. When she's not working, she can be found dreaming of her next travel destination.

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