Your tributes to former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack after she dies aged 40

On Saturday, February 15 the TV presenter’s family released a statement confirming she had passed away.

They said: "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today, the 15th of February.

"We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time and we would ask they make no attempt to contact us and/or photograph us."

According to The Press Association, a lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that Caroline took her own life and was found in her east London flat.

A number of North East celebrities expressed their “shock” and “heartbreak” at the death of the former Love Island presenter, including stars of the show Amber Gill, Ellie Brown and Harley Brash.

Hundreds of tributes came flooding in from our readers too, with many expressing their sadness in the wake of the tragic news.

This is what you said:

Alison Jane Donovan: “So very sad. Gone too soon. She may have made a mistake but what a harsh judgemental world we live in. Poor soul RIP Caroline.”

Carol Mccormick: “Still can’t believe it. It’s so sad. RIP Caroline and thoughts are with your loving family.”

Christine Heslop: “Absolutely devastated what a lovely bubbly person she was. R.I.P lovely lady.”

Dianne Newham: Very, very sad hope your at peace now.”

Jackie Brennan Farrant: “I loved Caroline she was a breath of fresh air. I’ve missed her on Love Island this year I’m gutted. Rip you ray of sunshine.”

Lynne Hamilton: “So sad RIP Caroline, thoughts and prayers with your family. Fly high and shine bright Caroline you were an angel on earth now you’re an angel in Heaven behind those pearly gates sleep tight lovely young lady, will sadly be missed.”

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