'The most incredible person I've ever known': Heartbroken Disney star Tiffany Thornton shares emotional tribute to late husband Chris Carney on Instagram
She is struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of her husband in a horrific car crash in the early hours of Friday morning.
On Saturday, grieving Tiffany Thornton posted a long, heart-wrenching and very personal message about Chris Carney on Instagram together with a snap of the couple snuggling up on their wedding day in 2011.
The 29-year-old called Chris 'the most incredible person I've ever had the blessing of knowing.'
So much in love: On Saturday Tiffany Thornton posted this Instagram snap of herself and Chris Carney at their wedding in 2011 as she paid a long and emotional tribute to her husband who died in a car crash on Friday
And the heartbroken Disney star ended her emotional tribute, saying: 'He was THE BEST father my children could ever have, an incredibly loving and sensitive husband, a wonderful brother and amazing son.
'Thank you for your continued prayers for our family.'
Tiffany also revealed that the family planned to hold a remembrance service on Monday at 3pm at the First Church of the Nazarene in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Earlier in the day she posted a snap of Chris holding their sons, Kenneth, three, and 21-month-old Bentley, on what looked like the shores of a lake, captioned simply: 'My life. My love. My angel.'
Some 11,000 of her fans offered their condolences within two hours of the first image hitting Instagram.
And her pal and Sonny With A Chance co-star Demi Lovato extended her deepest sympathies in a long message she posted with a picture of Tiffany and Chris at their wedding.
Grieving widow: Tiffany also posted this heart-wrenching snap of Chris holding sons, Kenneth, three, and 21-month-old Bentley, captioned simply: 'My life. My love. My angel'
The 23-year-old, who was a bridesmaid, wrote: 'Been trying to figure out what to say all day... This morning I woke up to terrible news. My good friend Chris Carney has passed away.
'This picture is a perfect example of the love he shared with Tiff and how much fun he was to be around. I've been to many weddings but this is by far the most memorable because the way they looked into each other's eyes and the love they had for one another.
'There were tons of laughs and tons of tears and I'll never forget the way he looked at her.'
In shock: Demi Lovato, Tiffany's pal and Sonny With A Chance co-star, extended her deepest sympathies for Chris's tragic death in a long message she posted with a picture of the pair on their wedding day in 2011
Chris was killed when the car he was travelling in careered off U.S. Highway 70 East and crashed into a tree in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The 35-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene along with the driver, his 37-year-old pal Ezekiel Blanton, according to local to local station KTHV.
Arkansas 911 News was on the scene and reported that the car 'left a tire mark at least 70 ft. long which crossed the entire width of the pavement.'
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'[The car then exited] the pavement on the left side of the highway and striking a large tree. The vehicle came to final rest just beyond the tree on the grassy roadside.'
TMZ claim the star was inebriated before Friday's crash and was drinking shots of Fireball Whiskey and doing Vegas Bombs to the point he couldn't stand up.
They claim sources say he was in no position to judge the sobriety of the driver, his friend Ezekiel, who they report had been drinking beer and downing some shots.
Chris was the son of the local mayor and starred in MTV reality show twentyfourseven. He was also a musician who played in the band The Prom Kings.
He and Tiffany briefly separated last year before reconciling and moving back to his home town.
Those left behind: The 35-year-old and Tiffany with their two boys just two months ago
The Carney family's spokesman, District Court Judge Ralph Ohm, spoke on behalf of his parents, Rev. Ken Carney and Hot Springs Mayor Ruth Carney.
He told the Hot Springs Sentinel-Record: 'Ken and Ruth just ask you to keep the family in your prayers.'
While Chris had struggled with alcohol issues, but had seemed to turn his life around and recently returned home for the holidays after a trip to Peru where he dedicated his time to building a church and helping locals.
Hunger Games star Evan Ross also paid an emotional tribute to Chris on Instagram on Friday and sent his love to Tiffany and Chris's brother Greg, who also starred in the MTV reality show.
'My heart hurts today. U will be missed #chriscarney!! I Love you KING!!!! Sending my love and prayers to this wonderful family @tiffthornton @gregcarneyfu And the whole family. I cant tell you how much you will be missed my brother.'
KLAZ, the radio station where Tiffany worked, asked for her fans to pray for the family as well: 'Our hearts are breaking at KLAZ and Noalmark Broadcasting.
'Our Tiffany Thornton's husband died in an auto crash last night. Please send up your prayers for Tiffany and her family. She is loved by us and our many listeners.'
New path: While Chris had struggled with alcohol issues, he had seemed to turn his life around and recently returned home after a trip to Peru where he dedicated his time to building a church and helping locals
The driver of the car, Ezekiel Blanton went by Zeke and was a well-loved local who worked as a roofer and ran a clothing business Freedom United Clothing, which gives some of its proceeds to charities aiming to end hunger and poverty.
A fellow churchgoer Judy Oliver Miles paid tribute to Zeke on Facebook, saying: 'We all will miss Zeke Blanton's sweet spirit and smiling face. God Bless this Child of the Lord, Family and Friends.'
The tragedy comes as the Blanton family struggle with the loss of Brittany Blanton, who died just three days ago aged 29.
Sad loss: The driver of the car, Ezekiel Blanton went by Zeke and was a well-loved local who worked as a roofer and ran a clothing business, Freedom United Clothing. He is pictured with co-workers second from left
It is not known how she and Zeke were related, but Brittney was one of Tiffany's close friends and the Disney star spoke of the tragic loss just a few hours before her own husband was killed.
She wrote on Instagram: 'I keep thinking this can't be real. One of my very best friends is gone and the place she holds in my heart will never be filled.
'Brittany was one of the coolest people I've ever known, filled with the loudest and most contagious laughter, a huge heart, a beautiful smile and an unbelievable faith in others that not a lot of people have. It was such a blessing having her stand by me in my wedding and I was honored to stand by her in hers.'
Terrible time: The tragedy comes as the Blanton family struggle with the loss of Brittany Blanton, who died three days ago aged 29. She was Tiffany's friend and bridesmaid and the star paid tribute to her hours before her own husband died
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