Love Island has issued a statement following the death of former contestant Sophie Gradon, aged just 32.
The series two favourite’s death was sadly announced on Thursday, and police have said they are not treating it as suspicious.
A spokesperson for Love Island said: “The whole ITV2 and Love Island team are profoundly saddened to hear the news about Sophie, and our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to her family and friends.”
Love Island’s host Caroline Flack said on Twitter: “So very sad . Such a beautiful soul …. such a beautiful smile …thoughts and love with friends and family.”
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The reality star was best known for appearing on the second series of the ITV2 dating show, which featured Olivia Buckland, Alex Bowen, Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde.
Sophie was also a former Miss Great Britain.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “At about 8.27pm yesterday 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.”
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