Lauren Goodger has broken her silence following her ex Jake McLean’s tragic death on Sunday (July 3).
The 33-year-old former boyfriend for the TOWIE star was killed at the scene in Turkey after losing control of the car he was driving.
It is understood the fatal car crash took place near the tourist city of Bodrum which also seriously injured his on-again off-again partner Yazmin Oukhellou who is reportedly recovering from her injuries in hospital.
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Taking to her Instagram Story, the brunette beauty passed on an emotional message to Jake’s family online.
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In full view of her loyal legion of fans, she penned: “R.I.P Jakem I have no words right now.. My thought are with your family & friends [heartbroken emoji and angel emoji].”
The 33-year-old rose to stardom while dating Lauren, 35, from 2012 to 2016 while she starred on The Only Way Is Essex before he went on to appear on Dancing on Ice and Celebrity Big Brother.
His on-off partner Yazmin, 28, also rose to fame from her appearances on the reality TV shoe and is currently thought to be receiving treatment in hospital after the star allegedly suffered injuries to one of her arms.
(Image: yazminoukhellou/Instagram)
Other Towie co-stars have shared their heartbreak for Yazmin and Jake’s family and friends online.
Amy Childs, 32, posted a picture of the pair together on a beach with three praying emojis and a love heart while Amber Turner, 38, took to her Instagram Story to pass on her condolences.
She wrote: “Thinking of you. Can everyone keep Yaz in their prayers tonight.”
(Image: yazminoukhellou/Instagram)
It is understood that Jake and Yazmin first got together in May last year before she made their relationship official on Instagram back in December with a sweet clip that showed the pair sharing a kiss.
However, the couple ended their relationship just one month after the TV hunk was reportedly caught “acting single” while on holiday in Dubai where it is said he was spotted leaving a club with Love Island ex Ellie Jones.
At the time of the car crash, the pair were thought to still be broken up as friends confessed they are unsure what the duo were doing together in Turkey with some speculating they may have signed a business deal together.
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A source has since told MailOnline: “It’s a complete tragedy and a total loss of life.
“Everyone is in shock and hoping Yazmin makes a full recovery.”
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Another insider later divulged to The Sun: “Apparently Jake was driving when he lost control of the car and it went off a cliff.”
Daily Star has contacted TOWIE and Yazmin’s representatives for a comment.
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