'I'd encourage you to reflect on the legacy you hope to leave behind', says Benidorm TV star Sherrie Hewson
Sherrie, who is best known for her roles in Benidorm, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has been reflecting on the loss of her brother Brett to brain cancer, and has been sharing why she believes we are ultimately remembered not for wealth, status or success, but for the difference we in the lives of others.
TV personality Sherrie Hewson is urging people on the Fylde coast to reflect on the legacy they hope to leave behind following the death of her brother and music icon Dolly Parton.
Following the recent death of Dolly Parton, much of the public conversation has centred not only on her extraordinary career, but also on the lasting impact of her charitable work, prompting wider reflection on what it means to leave a legacy.
Sherrie, who is best known for her roles in Benidorm, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has been reflecting on the loss of her brother Brett to brain cancer, and has been sharing why she believes we are ultimately remembered not for wealth, status or success, but for the difference we in the lives of others.
The actress and presenter, who now lives in Lytham, said: “When we lose someone we love, we are often left with difficult questions. How will they be remembered? How do we honour their memory? And what kind of legacy do we hope to leave ourselves?
“I've been thinking about these questions since losing my brother to a glioblastoma brain tumour. He was my inspiration, my mentor and my rock, and not a day goes by without thinking of him.
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“Living without him is incredibly difficult, but I take comfort in supporting charities that can help people like him and families facing similar heartbreak. I may be best known for my time on screen but raising funds and awareness for the causes I care about has become increasingly important to me over the years.
“That's why Remember A Charity's new research resonates so strongly with me. It found that 92% of people care about the legacy they leave behind. When we think about legacy, it isn't fame, wealth or success that defines us. It's about the impact we’ve had on those we love and the good causes we care about.
“This Remember A Charity Week, I'd encourage everyone to reflect on the legacy they hope to leave behind – good causes and loved ones alike. Leaving a gift in your Will is one way to support the causes closest to your heart and create lasting change for future generations.