Susan Sarandon’s younger brother dies after heart attack

Susan Sarandon revealed via social media on Friday that she is mourning the sudden loss of her younger brother who died of a heart attack. He was 55.

The 69-year-old actress took to Facebook to thank fans for all their love and prayers following the tragic news. She also included a link to the Tampa Bay Times where her brother, Terry Tomalin, worked as an editor.

The publication noted that he was an editor for the outdoors section and suffered the fatal heart attack on Thursday when he collapsed while taking a lifeguard test with his teenage son.

"We are devastated," said his wife Kanika Tomalin, who is the St. Petersburg Deputy Mayor. "He loved us. He loved his family so much, and we loved him."

Sarandon’s daughter, Eva Amurri, also paid tribute to her late uncle with an emotional Instagram post.

Today Heaven gained the most caring, adventurous, and fun-loving Angel around. My Uncle, Terry Tomalin, passed away this afternoon- very suddenly from a heart attack. He was an avid Outdoorsman, prolific writer, great friend, pillar of the community, and most importantly a dedicated husband and father who had such a fierce love for his family. He leaves behind an incredible wife and two amazing children who can do with all the prayers, love and light you might send their way. Our whole family mourns this heartbreaking loss today, and we are so grateful for the time we had with him and the positivity and dedication he taught us while here.

A photo posted by HAPPILY EVA AFTER (@thehappilyeva) on May 19, 2016 at 9:15pm PDT