Viewers first met the Johnston family on the TLC show 7 Little Johnstons in 2015. Season 16 premieres on Tuesday, October 14.  Fans have been with the family through countless ups and downs. The family is again mourning a huge loss. Emma Johnston shared a heartbreaking death in the family.

Trent Johnston Death Hoax

TLC viewers have watched the Johnston children grow up during the show’s fifteen seasons. Two of their five children are married with lives of their own. The close-knit family based in Forsyth, Georgia, has had their share of medical problems.

All seven of the Johnstons, including the five children, have achondroplasia dwarfism. The family patriarch, Trent, has had numerous surgeries and ongoing health issues.

But it was a hoax. The TLC star is still alive, but mourning a tragic family loss.

Emma Johnston Shares Another Tragic Family Death

The Johnstons lost a huge part of their family. Trent’s mother, Mary Alice Maddox Johnston, passed away on Saturday, October 4. Liz Johnston shared a heartbreaking tribute to her grandmother.

Liz’s sister, Emma, took to Instagram to share her own tribute to her “Nana.”

“Our nana is in heaven with poppy watching over all of us 🕊️ (we love you and I miss you sm,)” she wrote on social media.

Her “Poppy,” Walter “Pete” Lawrence Johnston, passed away last year. Emma Johnston included a video of one of her final moments with her “Nana.” Emma lovingly painted her grandma’s nails when she was in a hospital bed.

TLC fans shared their condolences for the Johnston family.

• “So sorry for your loss. Two grandparents close together. Sending love, hugs and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.”
• “Awww my condolences sweetie to U and ur whole family…may she Rest In Peace & Love”
• “She was one of the sweetest women I ever knew”
• “Oh no….I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family Prayers”
• “My condolences to the entire family. May God give you all the strength you need. May God grant Nana eternal rest.”
• “So sorry for your loss! Sending my hugs to you and family!”
• “It’s so hard saying goodbye to those we have loved our whole lives! Sending hugs of comfort and love to all who are grieving her loss.”

As Emma said in her post, the family finds solace in their believe that “Nana” and “Poppy” are reunited in Heaven. There has been tension in the Johnston family for a while, which has been addressed in previous seasons and the new season. But a huge loss like this will only bring the family together.

Join us in sending condolences to the Johnston family for their heartbreaking loss.