Caroline Flack claimed 'fame doesn't make you happy' in heartbreaking interview

Former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack was arguably one the most popular presenters in Britain.

The 40-year-old had a loyal army of fans who have all taken to social media following the news that Caroline had taken her own life.

A spokesperson for the Flack family said: “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.

“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.”

A lawyer representing the family told the Press Association that the cause of Caroline’s death was suicide.

Caroline was found dead aged 40 (Image: PA)

Caroline had been due to stand trial on March 4, charged with assault by beating following an alleged altercation with her boyfriend, Lewis Burton.

Flack had denied the charge and recently returned from Los Angeles, a trip which was believed to “clear her head”.

The 40-year-old burst onto the scene almost 20-years ago after appearing in a TV film back in 2001.

Caroline was due to stand trial following an incident with boyfriend Lewis Burton (Image: PA)

She went on to present a whole string of shows, including The X Factor and most famously, Love Island.

Following her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing along with professional partner Pasha Kovalev – Caroline went on to win the hearts of the nation and the prestigious Strictly trophy.

However, following a successful stint on the show Caroline was hit by a wave of depression.

The actress died after taking her own life (Image: PA)

In a raw recent interview, Caroline said: “It all started the day after I won Strictly. I woke up and felt like somebody had covered my body in clingfilm.

“I couldn’t get up and just couldn’t pick myself up at all that next year.

“I felt ridiculous, being so sad when I’d just won the biggest show on telly and had such an amazing job.”

Caroline claimed that she felt as though she was being held up by a piece of string (Image: PA)

Flack claimed that following her Strictly victory she “felt like I was being held together by a piece of string which could snap at any time.”

She continued: “People see the celebrity lifestyle and assume everything is perfect, but we’re just like everyone else.

“Everyone is battling something emotional behind closed doors – that’s life. Fame doesn’t make you happy.”

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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk