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Love Island And Strictly Stars Lead Tributes To Caroline Flack Following Her Death, Aged 40

The Love Island host was found dead at her London home on Saturday afternoon.
Matt Bagwell
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Tributes have been pouring in for Caroline Flack following her death at the age of 40.

The Love Island presenter was found dead at her London home on Saturday afternoon after taking her own life.

Her family said in a statement: “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.

“We would ask that the press both respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”

An ITV spokesperson also made a statement, which read: “Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news.

“Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends.”

Former Love Island stars led the tributes on Twitter...

Words can’t sum this up. So sad. Another amazing person taking from this cruel world. When will people and and press release celebrities are humans, with the same feelings everyone else has. Can’t believe to imagine the pain. God bless Caroline and her family. Rest tight 😢 💔

— Chris Hughes (@chrishughes_22) February 15, 2020

I can’t believe what I’m reading! Caroline Flack was an absolute diamond, my hearts genuinely broken! One of the warmest funniest people I’ve ever met, My tears, thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this extremely difficult time! I’m lost for words R.I.P ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZJBlxrxIwQ

— Wes Nelson (@WesNelsonUk) February 15, 2020

Heartbreaking news 😥 RIP @carolineflack1 pic.twitter.com/sGt6OqGTm3

— Maura Higgins (@MauraHiggins) February 15, 2020

I’m trying to find the words but I can’t 💔 pic.twitter.com/FY3ppLzqsA

— Laura Whitmore (@thewhitmore) February 15, 2020

Today my friend slow motion walked into heaven. I will miss her always. Thank you for everything x
pic.twitter.com/gykAn9YE3U

— Iain Stirling (@IainDoesJokes) February 15, 2020

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman also paid tribute to Caroline, who won the BBC dance show in 2014.

Absolutely shocked and devastated at this tragic news. Rest in peace Caroline you beautiful girl. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones at this time XXXX

— Tess Daly (@TessDaly) February 15, 2020

Such heartbreaking news. Sending so much love to Caroline's family and friends. XXX

— Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) February 15, 2020

We are both devastated to hear the news about Caroline Flack. It is beyond sad. Beyond words. So tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Rest In Peace Caroline
XX

— antanddec (@antanddec) February 15, 2020

Caroline was a fun, bright & sparky person whose whole world collapsed recently, both professionally & personally. She told me it had been the worst time of her life, and was clearly struggling to cope with losing everything she held dear.
This is such sad, awful news. pic.twitter.com/UAzKOlmZFA

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 15, 2020

My heart is absolutely broken for Caroline Flack and everybody who loves her.

— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) February 15, 2020

Devastating news about Caroline. Thoughts with her family and loved ones 🙏🏼🦋

— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) February 15, 2020

shocked. I’ve known Caroline all my telly life. I have no words. Love to her family https://t.co/vfO0rScryW

— Keith Lemon (@lemontwittor) February 15, 2020

#ripcarolineflack pic.twitter.com/cxDC5CCTYk

— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) February 15, 2020

I love you darling ❤️ You were my little sister, 20 years of friendship. We grew up together in this industry. Fun, kind and brilliant in every way. You don’t know how much we’ll miss you. My heart is broken. pic.twitter.com/AhkV0qVAaN

— Kirsty Gallacher (@TheRealKirstyG) February 15, 2020

Utterly devastating about Caroline Flack. She was a fun, kind beautiful person, always loved seeing her. So unfair that this has happened. Let’s pray we learn from this and remember to be a little bit more compassionate to people when they are down.

— Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) February 15, 2020

Apologies for the last 15 mins of my show . I’d been informed of the news and was and still am in complete shock. Gutted. So sad. Sleep well Flack x

— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) February 15, 2020

I’m broken.

— Dawn O’Porter (@hotpatooties) February 15, 2020

This beautiful girl had a good soul and a sweet heart...
To hear this news today is honestly heart breaking. I send my love to all of Caroline’s friends and family. God bless and now you can finally rest in peace 💔 pic.twitter.com/ncpQ5s5QzN

— Joey Essex (@JoeyEssex_) February 15, 2020

So so devastating. Can’t believe I’m writing RIP Caroline Flack, she was an amazing woman and always someone I looked up to in our line of work, She gave me advice on how to handle trolls & papers writing bullshit multiple times and I can’t even imagine how she would have felt..

— Maya Jama (@MayaJama) February 15, 2020

I’m so so sad to hear about @carolineflack1 . I don’t even know what to say. But my heart goes out to her friends and family x I might be a bit quiet tonight on social media .. just doesn’t seem right .

— Davina McCall (@ThisisDavina) February 15, 2020

Tragically sad news about Caroline Flack. Heartbreaking to think she felt so alone. We have to be kinder and more compassionate to those who are struggling. Rest In Peace Dancing Queen x

— Katherine Jenkins (@KathJenkins) February 15, 2020

I am very sad to hear that Caroline Flack is dead. I had been in touch with her recently and had hoped she was doing better. She was talented and smart and likeable and she will he missed. It’s awful.

— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) February 15, 2020

Just had the devastating news shocked and so so sad @carolineflack1 RIP my darling pic.twitter.com/X9s7aVTFEs

— Bruno Tonioli (@BrunoTonioli) February 15, 2020

Words are way more powerful than you think... never forgot to tell your loved ones that you love them. What a special person @carolineflack1 was. She lit up every room because she shined so brightly. To say I’m… https://t.co/UMXVAbZwkD

— Kelly! (@KellyOsbourne) February 15, 2020

My heart is broken. My beautiful friend. I hate people for driving her to leave everyone who loves her and knows how incredible she is. I love you so so much Caroline. You will always be a special friend to me and a big part of my life. I don't know how to process this. 💜⭐

— Georgia May Foote (@georgiafoote) February 15, 2020

I met Caroline Flack last summer, she was so sweet and genuine and couldn’t have been kinder to me.
She did not deserve this.
It’s absolutely devastating, all my love to her family and friends ❤️

— Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan) February 15, 2020

Caroline, was always the life of the party and there to give advice and help in anyway that she could. I’m gutted to lose her as a friend, a colleague and a human being. Sending love and light to her family and friends x

— Roman Kemp (@romankemp) February 15, 2020

It was only a matter of time before the media and a prolonged social media dogpile, hers lasted for MONTHS, pushed someone completely over the edge. Rest In Peace Caroline Flack. This is fucking horrendous. 💔

— Jameela Jamil 🌈 (@jameelajamil) February 15, 2020

Caroline Flack .... Dear God.
Shocked beyond belief. May she have found peace . #Rip
Has to be repercussions for Love Island now surely ?

— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) February 15, 2020

Genuinely heart breaking news. I’m literally speechless, I don’t know about all the politics and media and what was said by other people. What I do know is that Caroline was a genuine and beautiful person❤️ Rest easy, such a sad and terrible loss. pic.twitter.com/EuzRKLlNHm

— Jordan Banjo (@Jordan_Banjo) February 15, 2020

I hope all of you who attacked Caroline Flack even when her partner said he wanted no charges feel some sorrow today. This did not need to happen. This is devastating news! And yes, I hope the @cpsuk feel even deeper sorrow.

— Boy George (Boomer) (@BoyGeorge) February 15, 2020

Awful news about Caroline Flack. So upset at how unkind our society has become. I just hope people can see that having fame and money and “the perfect” body doesn’t make bad feelings disappear. Look after yourself and remember the important things in life: friends, family, health

— Paris Lees (@parislees) February 15, 2020

Can’t believe what I’m reading... RIP #CarolineFlack @carolineflack1 😔😔😔😔 sending so much love to her family and friends ❤️

— Catherine Tyldesley (@Cath_Tyldesley) February 15, 2020

Caroline Flack, I’m so so sad to hear this News...
All my love goes out to her family and friends..oh man!
Rest in Peace Caroline!

— Martin Kemp (@realmartinkemp) February 15, 2020

Awful news about Caroline Flack. We really need to be better at taking care of each other.
So sad.

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) February 15, 2020

It must be heartbreaking for the family & friends of Caroline Flack to read tributes from some of those who hounded her.

Our ‘cancel’ culture is brutal.

We all have demons and flaws but we dehumanise each other & are then surprised when it all becomes too much for some. pic.twitter.com/eEbqttG1Mn

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) February 15, 2020

My heart goes out to Caroline Flack and everyone who loved her. It’s just awful. In my brief experience of meeting her on #GBBO she was big hearted, funny and very likeable. What terrible times she must have gone through recently. A tragedy.

— Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) February 15, 2020

Absolutely gutted for her and her loved ones. I counted Caroline as a friend. We worked together so many times, and she always looked out for me. She was funny, talented and beautiful. Sad, sad tragic news. Sending love to her family. x

— Russell Kane (@russell_kane) February 15, 2020

So sad about Caroline Flack. She had talent, energy, vivacity, vitality.. and life. She also struggled with her demons (Doesn’t everyone?) Guess which dominated the newsstands. (Until today’s generous posthumous praise) So sad.

— Rory Bremner (@rorybremner) February 15, 2020

#rip Caroline Flack. This is the effect of online and print bullying. This is what dehumanizing and hounding people leads to. As a society we need to find our compassion and empathy. We don’t know what other people are going through as they almost always present an ‘ok’ front.

— James Blake (@jamesblake) February 15, 2020

This is very sad. You never know what is really happening with people be kind.
https://t.co/bHMj0zagnF

— Divina De Campo (@Divinadecampo) February 15, 2020

Caroline flack 💔 my heart is breaking this can’t be true 😭😭😭😭😭😭

— Charlotte Crosby (@Charlottegshore) February 15, 2020

I am so shocked to hear the news about Caroline Flack... my heart goes out to her family and friends at this moment!! ❤️ RIP

— Jake Quickenden (@JakeQuickenden) February 15, 2020

Caroline recently stepped down from hosting the first ever winter series of Love Island after she was charged with assault following a row with her boyfriend Lewis Burton.

She was on bail and awaiting trial due to begin on 4 March after pleading not guilty to charges of assault by beating.

In the last few weeks, Caroline had been keeping a low profile, revealing she’d been “advised not to go on social media”, and recently returned to the UK after spending some time out in the States.

Useful websites and helplines:

  • Mind, open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0300 123 3393
  • Samaritans offers a listening service which is open 24 hours a day, on 116 123 (UK and ROI - this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill.)
  • The Mix is a free support service for people under 25. Call 0808 808 4994 or email: help@themix.org.uk
  • Rethink Mental Illness offers practical help through its advice line which can be reached on 0300 5000 927 (open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm). More info can be found on www.rethink.org.
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