{"id":40105,"date":"2026-08-12T05:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T00:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=40105"},"modified":"2026-08-12T05:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T00:17:25","slug":"chateau-diy-star-karen-dies-suddenly-as-channel-4-fans-devastated-and-family-pay-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=40105","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau DIY star Karen dies suddenly as Channel 4 fans devastated and family pay tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_84740e\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Karen who featured on Channel 4&#8217;s Ch\u00e2teau DIY has sadly died her heartbroken family has confirmed<\/h2>\n<p><button xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37540999\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clive and wife Karen\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540999.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_image-5455381.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540999.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/2_image-5455381.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540999.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/2_image-5455381.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540999.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_image-5455381.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Clive and wife Karen\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Clive and wife Karen<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A star from Ch\u00e2teau DIY has died suddenly, her heartbroken family have confirmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/channel-4\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Channel 4<\/a> documentary series follows brave families as they buy, restore, and run massive, historic ch\u00e2teaux in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/france\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">France<\/a>. The show features epic renovation projects, business struggles, and event hosting, originally narrated by <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/dick-strawbridge\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Dick Strawbridge<\/a> and Angel Adoree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">IT consultant Clive and wife Karen had always dreamed of living in France and the Channel 4 show, which is a spin-off from the original show, followed them on their journey of moving to a chateau with their university student daughter, Abbie.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37540996\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37540996\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clive and wife Karen had always dreamed of living in France\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540996.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_image-4452834.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540996.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_image-4452834.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540996.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_image-4452834.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540996.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_image-4452834.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Clive and wife Karen had always dreamed of living in France\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Clive and wife Karen had always dreamed of living in France<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Abbie and Clive have been left heartbroken as they paid tribute to their late mum and wife. Announcing the tragic news on <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Instagram<\/a>, they wrote: &#8220;It is with broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our beautiful Mum has suddenly passed away. There are simply no words to describe the loss we feel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Mum wasn&#8217;t just part of Ch\u00e2teau du Doux\u2014she was its heart and soul. She poured so much love into this place, into our family, and into every couple and guest who walked through our doors. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome, cared for and at home, and her kindness and selfless personality touched so many lives. <!-- -->&#8220;Right now, we are just a family grieving the loss of a beautiful woman. We ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate the days ahead. There may be delays in replying to messages while we take the time to honour Mum and be together.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37540993\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37540993\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5015641293013555\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&quot;Karen brought so much joy to the series and was hugely loved by our viewers.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_image-8345337.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_image-8345337.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_image-8345337.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37540993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_image-8345337.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"&quot;Karen brought so much joy to the series and was hugely loved by our viewers.&quot;\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">&#8220;Karen brought so much joy to the series and was hugely loved by our viewers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;To everyone who has loved, supported and shared kind words with us already, thank you. Your compassion is carrying us through the darkest days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Mum loved Ch\u00e2teau du Doux, and everything it is today is because of her. We hope to honour her legacy by continuing what she built with the same love, warmth and care she gave so freely. We would also like to reassure all of our couples and guests that all upcoming weddings and events will continue as planned. We are incredibly fortunate to have the most amazing team around us, whose love, support and dedication are helping us through this difficult time. We know<!-- -->&#8220;Mum would have wanted Ch\u00e2teau du Doux to remain full of love and celebration, and together we will ensure every event is as special as she would have wished.<!-- -->&#8220;For anyone who would like to join us in celebrating Mum&#8217;s life, a celebration will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday 11th August at Ch\u00e2teau du Doux. Everyone is welcome. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your kindness, understanding and support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><default:g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><default:circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><default:path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/default:g><default:defs><default:clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><default:rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/default:clippath><\/default:defs><\/default:svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Followers took to the comments to share their memories at the chateau, one wrote: &#8220;We are so sad and sorry to hear this news Abbie. we remember our first visit to the chateau and sharing a bottle of bubbly with you and your mum on the terrace talking all things weddings she was so warm and welcoming. We are sending hugs to you all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another wrote: &#8220;We are so heartbroken and deeply sorry for your loss. We feel incredibly privileged to have known her, even for such a short time. She had a remarkable way of making everyone feel special. Her kindness touched us deeply, and her memory will stay with us always.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The show&#8217;s official Instagram page also shared a tribute, which read: &#8220;Karen has been part of the Ch\u00e2teau DIY family since 2018, welcoming us into her home and sharing her life, stories and infectious warmth with us and with viewers around the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">world<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It was a privilege to know and work with her. Karen brought so much joy to the series and was hugely loved by our viewers. She will be remembered with great affection by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Today, our thoughts are with Clive, Abbie, Ross, Alex @chateau_du_doux and all of Karen\u2019s family and friends as they come together to celebrate her life. 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