Caroline Flack shared final photo with dog Ruby before death

Caroline Flack shared final photo with her dog Ruby and went wall climbing with friends just days before she was found dead in her flat at the age of 40

  • Family has been informed and in a statement tonight said: ‘We can confirm that our Caroline passed away’ 
  • Tonight’s tragic news marks the third death of stars connected with the ITV2 dating show Love Island 
  • Flack’s death comes just weeks before she was due to go on trial for assaulting partner Lewis Burton 
  • If you have been affected by this story, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org 

Caroline Flack shared a final sweet photo with her dog Ruby just two days before she was found dead at her London flat at the age of 40.    

The presenter shared her first post on her grid in two months, which saw her fawning over her French Bulldog.    

Caroline’s collage of snaps, captioned simply with a love heart emoji, were posted two days before she was found dead at her London flat. 

Final snap: Caroline Flack shared a final sweet photo with her dog Ruby just two days before she was found dead at her London flat at the age of 40

The star’s family has been informed and in a statement tonight said: ‘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.’ 

Love Island also released a statement, they said: ‘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.’

Last moments: Earlier this week, Caroline was seen wall climbing with a friend at The Castle Climbing Centre in London on Wednesday night

Last moments: Earlier this week, Caroline was seen wall climbing with a friend at The Castle Climbing Centre in London on Wednesday night

Tragic: The star's family has been informed of her death and in a statement tonight said: 'We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.' (pictured in November)

Tragic: The star’s family has been informed of her death and in a statement tonight said: ‘We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.’ (pictured in November)

Earlier this week, Caroline was seen  wall climbing with a friend at The Castle Climbing Centre in London on Wednesday night.

In a video shared to Instagram by her TV producer pal, Mollie Grosberg, the giggling Love Island star could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but backtracking as she got too high.   

Caroline, who jetted back to the UK last month after a Los Angeles break to ‘clear her head’ amid her assault charge, appeared in good spirits during the clip which was captioned: ‘We r professional climbers #healthiswealth.’ 

Caroline was best known for previously fronting the hugely popular ITV2 show Love Island, which has tonight been rocked by the third death of one of its former stars.

Contestants Mike Thalassitis and Sophie Gradon took their own lives following their appearances on the dating programme, throwing the show’s future into question.

Caroline’s death comes just weeks before she was due to go on trial for assaulting partner Lewis Burton, who in December accused her of hitting him with a lamp before backtracking on these claims.

Care-free: In a video shared to Instagram by her TV producer pal, Mollie Grosberg, the giggling Love Island star could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but backtracking as she got too high

Care-free: In a video shared to Instagram by her TV producer pal, Mollie Grosberg, the giggling Love Island star could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but backtracking as she got too high

Yesterday, the model and tennis player posted a picture of him and Flack on Instagram and wrote: ‘Happy Valentine’s… Love You.’

His heartfelt snap followed an announcement by Caroline that she was about to break her silence about her troubled personal life.

In January she wrote: ‘I’m going to speak today… mine and my family’s life is no longer up for entertainment or gossip,’

But a source said she wrote the post ‘without thinking’ and changed her mind, vowing to keep quiet until the time was right.

The saga surrounding Caroline’s court case saw her step down from hosting Love Island – the winter series is currently on air and is being hosted by Laura Whitmore.

Yet it was understood that she would return to the ITV2 show in the summer if cleared in court for the assault allegations. 

If you have been affected by this story, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org. 

Court: Caroline's death comes just weeks before she was due to go on trial for assaulting partner Lewis Burton, who in December accused her of hitting him with a lamp before backtracking on these claims (pictured together in October 2019)

Court: Caroline’s death comes just weeks before she was due to go on trial for assaulting partner Lewis Burton, who in December accused her of hitting him with a lamp before backtracking on these claims (pictured together in October 2019) 

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