ITV have said that they were in regular contact with former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack and offering the star support before her tragic death.
Caroline, 40, was found dead at her London home after taking her own life.
Her family confirmed the tragic news on Saturday.
Good Morning Britain paid tribute to the television presenter, with Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh hosting the show.
They repeated a message from ITV on today’s show, saying that they were in regular contact with Caroline, offering her support before her tragic passing.
Caroline Flack was found dead after she took her own life (Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Richard told viewers: “I’ve got to say one thing ITV have asked us to make it clear because there has been some discussion about it.
“That they did keep in close contact with Caroline since this incident, this domestic incident and they were constantly offering her assistance and help, and they want us to make that clear on this programme.”
Caroline’s family made a statement about her devastating death, saying: “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.”
A lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that Caroline took her own life and was found in her east London flat on Saturday.
Following her death, an ITV spokeswoman 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.”
Love Island was cancelled over the weekend after the tragic news if Caroline’s death (Image: ITV)
As news of her death broke, devastated friends and celebrities posted tear-jerking tributes to the media personality.
Laura Whitmore posted a tribute to the star showing a photo of the pair hugging and a verse about losing “someone special”.
She added: “I’m trying to find the words but I can’t” with a broken heart emoji.
The Masked Singer star Davina McCall tweeted: “I’m so so sad to hear about @carolineflack1.
“I don’t even know what to say. But my heart goes out to her friends and family x I might be a bit quiet tonight on social media .. just doesn’t seem right .”
ITV said that they offered Caroline lots of support and were in regular contact with her (Image: Jeremy Selwyn / Evening Standard / eyevine)
This Morning host Schofield paid tribute to Flack with a post on his Instagram stories.
He added text above a message that Flack had posted on social media, which read: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Schofield wrote: “You poor darling girl my heart is breaking #BeKind.”
Comedian Jack Whitehall wrote on Twitter that the news was “utterly devastating”.
He added: “She was a fun, kind beautiful person, always loved seeing her. So unfair that this has happened.
“Let’s pray we learn from this and remember to be a little bit more compassionate to people when they are down.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
