Selena Gomez thanks fans following mother's miscarriage

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Selenas sister was to be called Scarlett.

Actress, Selena Gomez has not been under the media spotlight in recent days, after recieving the sad news that her mother, Mandy Dawn Cornett, had suffered a miscarriage.

Gossip Cop report despite the event that had unfolded, Selena took some time out to thank her fans for their heart-felt messages.

The teen-star sent a message to all her adoring fans writing: Belated Merry Christmas everybody.. I cant thank you enough for all of your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate every one of you.. I love you all so much and we hope you and your family had a beautiful Christmas!

She signs the note writing: Love, Me, Momma, Brian and our guardian angel Scarlett.

Selena Gomezs fan base on social networking site, twitter - had no problems in quickly making Scarlett Teefey a trending topic.

The baby was to be the first child of Mandy and Selenas stepdad, Brian Teefey - who tied the knot when Selena was only five years old.