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Read on to get more details about the contestant's brother who passed away this week...

We revealed to you a few days back that Keith Sequeira's younger brother had suddenly passed away in Delhi, following which Keith was called out of the Bigg Boss 9 house. While he was in the house he was told it was just a family emergency, however when he came out, he was informed that his brother, Ian Sequeira is no more. Also Read - Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra pens 'shayari' to thank his supporters, gets cheeky about '12' saal wale dost

He was shocked and very sad, but he maintained his composure and made the journey to Delhi so that he can be by his family's side. Since the news came in, people have been searching about his brother Ian as they wanted to know more about him. So we got to work, reasearched and got some details about Ian for you all. Here is what we came to know: Also Read - Bigg Boss 18 contestant Rajat Dalal speaks out about Elvish Yadav's explosive media clash, says 'Even if there...'

# Ian Sequiera stayed in Gurgaon, Haryana. Also Read - Karan Veer Mehra wins Bigg Boss 18: Why TV audience voted for him in huge numbers

# He was married to wife Sonia Sheryl Anthony and the couple had a son Ethan Sequeira. Keith is very close to his nephew Ethan.

# Ian was reportedly into the business of baking cakes & pastries. He would make various cake designs and get them baked. He ran the chain - Temptation Cakes.

# His wife works at Aon Hewitt Associates, Gurgaon.

# According to a reliable source, Ian passed away due to a heart attack during the wee hours of November 5 at his house.

# He was a very fun loving and friendly person. Many of his colleagues have remembered him and their experience with him through Twitter.

One colleague tweeted, "God I still can’t believe that Ian, our Gyaan is gone! This is so not fair! So not done!"

Another tweeted, "No words. Couldn’t make it to funeral but you will be remembered always. Little remembrance for all those who has worked with him. He used to have his own style of walking. Left hand in his trousers pocket and chin used to be always up. Fabulous colleague I have ever worked with. May your soul rest in peace brother."

After the death, the family also released a statement saying, "In light of the untimely passing of Keith’s beloved younger brother, the Sequeira family requests everyone to grant them privacy to mourn their extreme loss. Ian Sequeira was a beacon of light in their lives and was deeply loved by his family and friends. The Sequeira family graciously accepts all condolences in these testing times."

Check out a few pictures of Ian Sequeira with his son Ethan below:

We send our heartfelt condolences and strength to the family in such testing times. RIP Ian Sequeira!