THE HEARTBROKEN family of Miss Wales and Coronation Street actress Melanie Hughes have told how her son is asking "where's mummy?" after she suddenly died at the age of 39.

The devoted mum, who won the Miss Wales crown in 1997, died on Sunday.

6 Actress and former Miss Wales Melanie Hughes has died suddenly aged 39 Credit: Twitter

Paying tribute to Melanie her heartbroken husband Rick, 49, said: “Mel was a lovely soul, she was kind and gentle.

“Mel was so kindhearted and had time for absolutely everyone.

“We are absolutely devastated at the loss of such a wonderful spirit and will never ever forget her.”

Melanie of North Wales, had starred in hit TV shows including Coronation Street and Cold Feet.

6 Paying tribute Rick said 'Melanie was a lovely soul, she was kind and gentle' Credit: Facebook

6 The family with Kaden, 3, and Taylor, 16 Credit: Facebook

6 Melanie had appeared in Coronation Street and Cold Feet Credit: Facebook

6 Melanie and Rick went on a family holiday two months before her death Credit: Facebook

The couple had three-year-old son Kaden together, while Melanie was also step-mum to Rick’s 16-year-old daughter Taylor.

Rick said: “Kaden doted on his mummy.

“He is asking where mummy is.

“We had a holiday of a lifetime two months ago in Disney World Florida with my family and I am so glad we did as that has so many pictures with so many memories.

“Mel was better looking than all the Disney Princesses and she will always be my Miss Wales.”

The cause of her death is not known.

6 The couple have a three-year-old son together Credit: Facebook

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