UK grandmother, 73, reunites with long-lost half-brother through LinkedIn

Gill Thompson, a 73-year-old grandmother from Wales, has reunited with her half-brother Michael Bardsley after years of separation. The two connected through LinkedIn, a professional networking platform not typically associated with family searches. Following their initial contact, the siblings built their relationship through a series of video calls before meeting in person. Michael eventually travelled to Wales, where the two shared an emotional reunion. The meeting allowed them to reconnect and exchange years of untold family history.