Bridgerton bombshell: Francesca's tragic loss revealed

Devastating end to romance

Untimely death rocks Bridgerton family

Tragedy has struck the Bridgerton family as Francesca, one of the beloved sisters, has lost her husband, John Stirling.

John met his untimely demise just two years into their marriage, leaving Francesca widowed and heartbroken.

The couple's romance was cut short when John died suddenly after complaining of a headache one morning.

Francesca's story, as depicted in the novels by Julia Quinn upon which the hit Netflix series Bridgerton is based, takes a tragic turn with John's death.

John's presence in the novels hinted at the arrival of another significant man in Francesca's life.