Influencer Rachel Gorry confirms new 'boyfriend' four years after husband's death

Influencer and Instagram star Rachel Gorry has confirmed her new romance to her 275,000 followers. The news comes four years on from the untimely death of Rachel's husband, Offaly man Daniel Gorry.

Daniel Gorry died after a battle with cancer in April 2020, leaving behind wife Rachel and three young daughters, Leah, Holly and Hannah. The couple were married in 2012 and lived in Offaly.

PICTURED: Rachel's late husband Daniel who died in 2020

Since then, Rachel has amassed a huge following on Instagram where people have connected with her personal story as she shares snippets of her life and home.

On Monday, she confirmed a new romance but did not reveal the identify of her new partner. She simply posted a picture of her holding hands with the mystery man with the caption: 'A new chapter.'

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The post has attracted almost 100,000 interactions, including over 3,500 comments with people wishing her well in her new relationship. 

Speaking on her Instagram stories on Tuesday, Rachel said "she feels 16" such were her nerves over discussing the new relationship. 

"I'm nervous to come on and say hello," she started, adding, "I feel like I'm 16 coming on talking to you, my nerves are shot."

She went on to say: "I wanted to come on just to thank you all. I knew that there was going to be some people that were really happy because I see it all the time in messages and Q&As. People are saying, 'I'd love to see you happy and love to see you with somebody.'"

She said a lot of people told her she was too young to live the rest of her life on her own after the death of Daniel. 

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"I couldn't have imagined the response to the post. I genuinely was blown away and overwhelmed. Reading some of the things, I was so emotional," she continued.

Saying she was "really happy" in the new relationship, she said, "regarding my new boyfriend, partner, I've decided I'm going to keep my private life private.

"I hope you understand that. I won't be having him on my socials and all that but I have a pain in my face from smiling," she concluded.

Rachel was inundated with positive messages after sharing the news. One emotional comment read: "So delighted for you Rachel. I have stage four cancer and I know my days are numbered but what would make me so happy in the future is hoping my gorgeous fabulous hubby fell in love again and helped mind and love our fantastic amazing son. I am so delighted for you and your girls."

Another added: "There are not enough words Rachel to describe just how happy I am for and I have no doubt Daniel worked a bit of magic from above for you to find love and companionship again. Wishing you and your girls the happily ever after you all deserve."