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• Andrew Tweedy, brother to Cheryl Cole

  Cheryl Cole's brother has long been a source of embarrassment - the latest of his 90 convictions saw him jailed recently for his part in the armed robbery of a post office. The 30-year-old helped plan the robbery and supplied four imitation handguns for the crime gang who carried out the frightening heist. He was jailed for six years.

  Source: PA

• Alison Carey Scott, sister to Mariah Carey

  While Mariah is a singing superstar, her sister Alison is a former drug addict who is HIV positive. She recently told the National Enquirer that, though she has been alcohol and drug-free for 14 months, she is so cash-strapped that she is charging $250 an hour as an "adult escort".

  Alison claims she approached her family for help but "they basically ignored me".

  Source: AP

• Gabriel Cannon, brother to Nick Cannon

  Mariah's husband Nick Cannon has his own family problems. His brother Gabriel was arrested attempting to steal video equipment, jewellery and other personal items in California earlier this year.

  Though he and two other suspects were released from custody, the investigation is ongoing.

  Source: Film Magic

• Aaron Burke, brother to Alexandra Burke

  The Sun newspaper alleged that X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's younger brother was a drug dealer earlier this year.

  Aaron Burke, 18, was reportedly caught on hidden camera dealing cocaine in Islington, North London.

  In the video footage he reportedly says: "I get it for celebrities I've met because of my sister." In 2009, Alex described him as a "lost soul" after he overdosed on a combination of pills.

  Source: Getty

• Zakiya Berrabah, sister to Amelle Berrabah

  The 35-year-old sister of Sugababe Amelle (pictured) was working as a nurse when she was charged with three counts of theft and two of obtaining property by deception.

  Zakiya admitted to stealing cash, bank cards and store cards from patients at the Royal Surrey County hospital, spending more than £5,000 on clothes and shoes.
  
  She was given a three-year community order when it emerged that she was on medication for bipolar disorder.

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• Stephanie Pratt, sister to Spencer Pratt

  Sister of The Hills' Spencer, Stephanie was arrested in 2006 when she and a friend were caught shoplifting.

  When their bags were searched at the police station, cops found enough prescription drugs to add a charge of "promoting a dangerous drug" to their rap sheet. The drugs charges were dropped but Pratt pleaded guilty to theft.

  Stephanie was arrested again in 2009 for drink driving and both Spencer and his wife Heidi Montag have since disowned her.

  Source: Getty

• Hania Barton, sister to Mischa Barton

  Actress Mischa Barton (pictured) has had her own problems in the past but her sister Hania was just 19 when she checked into rehab.

  Sources claimed she was "out of control" prior to entering a rehab facility where she was treated for addiction to prescription pain killers.

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• Ronnie Ramsay, brother to Gordon Ramsay

  Foul-mouthed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay wrote candidly about his younger brother's heroin addiction in his autobiography Humble Pie, admitting: "It's the one thing I feel I've failed at. I find it hard knowing that there's nothing I can do to help."
  
  Gordon claims Ronnie, who has been in rehab five times, threatened both him and his children in a bid to get cash. In 2007, Ronnie was jailed for 10 months in Indonesia for possession of heroin.

  When he returned to the UK in 2009, he was snapped selling the Big Issue and confessed his family had "wiped their hands" of him.

  Source: PA

• Rupert Young, brother to Will Young

  While Pop Idol winner Will Young's career was on the up and up, his twin brother Rupert's life was spinning out of control.

  An alcoholic who nearly died after cutting his wrists, Rupert was arrested in 2004 after a brawl in London and was given a 12-month conditional discharge. He concedes that his family eventually "had to shut him out" but was later diagnosed with depressive mood disorder dysthymia while at a treatment centre in Arizona.

  He has since set up his own charity, the Mood Foundation.

  Source: Getty

• John Draper Witherspoon, brother to Reese Witherspoon

  The brother of Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon was arrested in 2002 and charged with aggravated burglary and sexual battery.

  Reports claimed he had entered his neighbour's apartment where the young woman was asleep on the sofa. She alleged that he was trying to undress her when she woke up.

  When asked about the incident, Reese simply responded "no comment".

  Source: Getty