Love Island star Sophie Gradon dies aged 32
TRIBUTES are flowing for a former Love Island star and Miss Great Britain winner, whose shock death at the age of 32 has left friends and co-stars heartbroken.
FORMER British reality TV star Sophie Gradon has died aged just 32.
The ex-Miss Great Britain, who starred in the British series of Love Island in 2016, was found dead at a home near Newcastle, in England’s north-east.
The bubbly star was a hit with fans, who posted of their shock over her death on social media.
Gradon caused a stir on British TV when she became one half of Love Island’s first same-sex couple after coupling up with Katie Salmon.
The day before her death, she posted a smiling photo with a caption advertising a new underwear range.
A police spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At about 8.27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased.
“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. A report will now be prepared for the coroner.”
Gradon’s boyfriend Aaron Armstrong posted an emotional tribute to the star, saying: “I will never forget that smile.”
He added: “I love you so much baby you’re my world forever and always”.
The tragic star’s last social media post has since been revealed, with Gradon having written a caring message to a pal on Facebook, The Sun reported.
Replying to her ill friend’s comment on social media, Sophie write: “Hope you’re feeling a bit better soon!!!”
Fans and reality TV stars took to Twitter to pay tribute to Gradon and express their devastation.
We had lots of little chats and so many laughs ð¢ you were the the shoulder to cry on and a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. Shine bright in that sky Sophie gradon â¤ï¸
â ALEX BOWEN (@ab_bowen07) June 21, 2018
RIP Sophie Gradon. Such sad news! #SpeakOut ðð
â Tom Barber (@tombarber49) June 21, 2018
Only just heard the news & I am lost for words. I'm so shocked as we spoke about going away for work next month only recently & I thought everything was ok ð please check up on your friends and family and speak up. I'm so sorry you felt this way @sophiegradon RIP BEAUTIFULâ¤ð
â Zahida Allen (@xZahida) June 21, 2018
Refuse to believe Sophie Gradon has passed away, absolutely no way, too young n too much going for herð¢ð¢
â Eleanor Rose Murphy (@elmurphy16x) June 21, 2018
We're so sad to hear that Sophie Gradon from #LoveIsland 2016 has passed away ð pic.twitter.com/vaBRBvmLe0
â Missguided (@Missguided) June 21, 2018
So sad about Sophie Gradon ð itâs so true that you can never understand whatâs going on in other peopleâs minds, be kind to everyone
â â¤ï¸ Liv Lacey Lamb â¤ï¸ (@x_livlamb_x) June 21, 2018
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