Tina Malone says she's "broken" following husband's death

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Shameless star Tina Malone has said that she is "broken" following the death of her husband Paul Chase.

The actor, best known for her role as Mimi Maguire in Shameless, announced the tragic news of her husband's death via X on March 13, writing: "It’s with total heartbreak I write this. My husband Paul Chase Malone passed away this morning. We are totally devastated."

Malone has now shared details of her final hours with Chase, adding that she is "broken" and "bereft".

Tina Malone and husband Paul Chase
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"Four weeks ago at 4pm today my hubby made scrambled eggs, bacon, beans, sausages for flame, kissed me and said see you later…. 10 hours later he was dead, I am broken, so bereft," she wrote on X.

Many soon shared their support and condolences in the post's comments section, with one user writing: "I am so sorry to read this. Ur post caught my eye and I now see he was in the military. A subject so close to my heart. I’m glad to have found u on social x stay strong".

"Tina, we don’t know each other but I lost the love of my life to cancer two years ago and the hurt never goes away but as time goes on we learn to live another way," wrote another. "They say, grief is the price we pay for love. It’s a journey that’s for sure and not an easy one. Bless you".

Tina Malone and Paul Chase
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Shortly after announcing Chase's death, Malone expressed her gratitude for the support she received.

"I am totally overwhelmed at the cards, flowers, messages, calls, txts, emails I've received from friends, family, colleagues, Paul's army brothers, it's a great comfort for us, I will reply to everyone soon as I am able to, the support and kindness on here has deeply touched me too xx," she wrote.

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