Caroline Flack's friends 'shattered' as they issue emotional statement on brother's sudden death
Friends have reacted online in the wake of Paul Flack's tragic death.
According to the BBC, the 55-year-old graphic designer (and older brother of the late Love Island presenter Caroline Flack) was found unresponsive at his house on Sandringham Road, Norwich, on Sunday, June 21.
He later died in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, while a full hearing will go ahead this October after Norfolk Coroner's Court officially opened an inquest.
"Officers were called by ambulance after concerns for the safety of a man in his 50s at a property in Sandringham Road," began a local police statement.
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"He was taken by ambulance to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead at 10.44pm [on June 21].
"The death is being treated as unexplained at this time but police do not currently believe there are any suspicious circumstances."
Alongside the above black and white image of an emotional embrace, Flackstock Music Festival's Instagram page has now paid tribute to another gone-too-soon personality.
"We are beyond heartbroken by Paul Flack's passing," began the caption written by Dawn O'Porter, Natalie Pinkham, Sarah Tyekiff, Anna Blue and Katie Joyce.
"We loved Paul so deeply, and this news has shattered us all. Paul was funny, kind and loving. He gave the best hugs and had the most brilliant laugh. We will miss him so much.
"Flackstock exists as a festival to give people hope. To remember those who have been lost, and to hold a hand out to anyone who is struggling.
"This news is hard to hear and hard to share. Right now, our focus is supporting the Flack family however we can, so please bear with us while we grieve someone we loved so very, very much.
"If you are struggling, you are not alone. The Samaritans are there for you 24/7 on 116 123."
As you'd imagine, the post's comment column attracted the attention of those closest to the Flack family, including Olly Murs and Laura Whitmore, who shared teary-eyed and heartbroken emojis.
Mental health charity Mind also weighed in with this message: "We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. From everyone at Mind, we're sending you our deepest condolences and our thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Always here if you need us."
Other Instagram users felt compelled to offer their condolences too - two responses reading: "So sad, that family has been through so much" and "This is such terrible news. Sending love and prayers to family and friends. Just cannot imagine what they're going through."
"They're up there together now. So so sad," wrote somebody else, alluding to Caroline and her brother's heavenly reunion.
Topics: Celebrity, UK News, Love Island
Dan Seddon