Sonia Marinelli has revealed her mother is dying following a years-long battle with dementia.

The former 7News Melbourne weather presenter, 41, announced the heartbreaking news to Instagram on Friday.

Alongside a lengthy caption, she shared a photo of herself and two of her children holding hands with her mother as she lay in hospital.  

‘My mum is dying and will soon take her last breath. It’s been a long farewell,’ she penned alongside the photograph.

‘The grieving process and loss started many years ago when it became clear that dementia was robbing us of the mum we knew and loved. 

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Sonia Marinelli, 41, has revealed her mother is dying following a years-long battle with dementia

Sonia Marinelli, 41, has revealed her mother is dying following a years-long battle with dementia

The former 7News Melbourne weather presenter announced the heartbreaking news to Instagram on Friday

The former 7News Melbourne weather presenter announced the heartbreaking news to Instagram on Friday

Sonia continued: ‘Her brain became so fragile that this was inevitable. Even so, this is a pain so unbearable, like nothing I have experienced.

‘Her body is strong and she continues to fight. True to her spirit right to the end. She was always so determined and carried herself with dignity. I adored my mum.

‘Please keep my dad, sister, brother and her grandchildren in your thoughts as mum makes this transition into the afterlife.

‘I will stay snuggled up next to her warm body, where I always felt profoundly loved and safe, until the end.’

Sonia’s famous friends and former co-stars flocked to the comments to offer their support and condolences during the difficult time.

AFL WAG Bec Judd wrote, ‘I’m sorry darling,’ alongside a series of red love hearts. 

Former 7News Melbourne co-stars Estelle Gnepink and Melina Sarris also left messages beneath the post.

‘Oh beautiful Son… keeping you and your mum in my heart today,’ Estelle wrote.

Alongside a lengthy caption, she shared a photo of herself and two of her children holding hands with her mother as she lay in hospital

Alongside a lengthy caption, she shared a photo of herself and two of her children holding hands with her mother as she lay in hospital

Sonia's famous friends and former co-stars flocked to the comments to offer their support and condolences during the difficult time

Sonia’s famous friends and former co-stars flocked to the comments to offer their support and condolences during the difficult time

‘I’m so so sorry for the pain you and your family are currently in. Enjoy those snuggles with your mama.’

Melina added: ‘So sorry Son. Sending you so much love and strength.’

Seven Chief Sports Presenter Rebecca Maddern said: ‘Oh my sweetheart, one of the hardest things on earth to do. I’m crying for you. Hold her tight xxxx.’

Sunrise star Teegan Dolling added: ‘Thinking of you and your family Son. Mum’s are so very special! Hope you’re replaying all the happy wonderful memories xxx.’

Nine star Neary Ty wrote: ‘Ohhh son, I’m so sorry. Thinking of you and your beautiful family.’  

The tragic news comes after Sonia announced her departure from the Seven Melbourne newsroom amid the network’s recent staffing carnage. 

The weekend weather presenter announced in February she would be leaving her role after three years in the position.

‘I am stepping away from my role at 7News. My husband and I have decided to make a sea-change,’ she said in a statement.

‘We will be taking our four young children on an adventure up the east coast. This decision has been years in the making.

‘After spending most of my TV news career talking about our weather, I’m excited to get out and actually enjoy it with those I love most.’

Sonia and her husband Chris Stanko share four kids—Roman, 10, Ava, eight, Easton, seven, and Vivienne, six.

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