Love Island star Ellie Brown had taken to social media to share the devastating news that her grandfather had tragically passed away after his battle against Covid-19.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the Love Island star said she was ‘shocked’ after finding out that her mum’s dad had passed.
She re-shared a post from her mum Joanne’s Instagram story, who had posted a photo of Ellie’s Grandfather.
Alongside the picture, Ellie added the words: “The most hurt for you Mam, can’t even imagine losing one of my parents, never mind two, and I hate that you’re feeling that right now, everybody is way too young.”
“Grandad, you were only 67 and healthy, I am in so much shock!”
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The influencer shared a selection of nostalgic pictures of her and her grandad and shared them on the social media site.
Alongside one of the pictures, she added: “Covid is scary and unexpected. i am so sorry. Love u forever” followed by a dove emoji and broken heart.”
In another photo from the heartfelt tribute, Megan had written: “Love you, sleep tight” followed by a crying emoji and broken heart emoji.
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Ellie first found fame on series 4 of Love Island in 2018 where she was partnered with Michael Griffiths.
In 2020, the star blasted Love Island after the show debuted it’s winter edition – with the social media influencer not being a fan.
She said: “do think it’s too much and I think it’s more mainly a money-making machine now.”
“I think because it’s [Love Island] got so big, now when people go in there, you question whether they’re in there for the clout.”
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Ellie has become a social media influencer since her reality TV, Love Island, stint in 2018 – and previously admitted that she turned down the chance to join the cast of Geordie Shore.
She said: “I got offered [Geordie Shore] but I said no, it’s just not really me.”
“I’ve not got anything against what they do but I’m not that kind of Geordie, I don’t drink that much and I’m not a very good Geordie.
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