Friends and family of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack will today gather to say their final goodbyes to the star.
Caroline passed away aged 40 on February 15th.
The television presenter was best known for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing as well as hosting The X Factor alongside Olly Murs.
An inquest ruled Caroline took her own life at her Stoke Newington, north London home last month just one day after discovering that the CPS was pursing a case of assault against her.
Confirming her death, a statement from the Flack family read: “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.
Caroline tragically took her own life in February aged 40 (Image: PA)
“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.”
Her death came weeks before she was due to stand trial in court on an assault charge following an incident with her boyfriend, Lewis Burton.
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared before magistrates in December 2019.
Caroline’s death sent shockwaves through the television industry (Image: PA)
Since her death, there has been a huge outpour of grief from celebrity pals and bosses at ITV.
Caroline had drafted a statement at the end of January but was advised not to post it.
Shortly after her death, her mum Christine shared the statement with the Eastern Daily Press.
The Love Island star was due to stand trial weeks after her death (Image: PA)
In it, Caroline said: “The reason I am talking today is because my family can’t take anymore. I’ve lost my job. My home. My ability to speak. And the truth has been taken out of my hands and used as entertainment.
“I can’t spend every day hidden away being told not to say or speak to anyone.
“I’m so sorry to my family for what I have brought upon them and for what my friends have had to go through.”
Caroline insisted she was not a domestic abuser in a statement released by her mum (Image: SIPA USA/PA Images)
Last week, ITV boss Dame Carolyn McCall said: “So many people at ITV knew Caroline, including me, and it was unbelievably tragic.
“I think that we can never know what is behind suicide. It is not in any way simple. It is a very, very complex thing.”
McCall went on to say: “We take advice from (mental health charities) Samaritans and Mind and we will continue to do that.”
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
