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Paddy McGuinness shares last texts with Caroline Flack in heartbreaking tribute

Comedian Paddy McGuinness has shared the heartbreaking final texts he exchanged with Caroline Flack before the tragic ex- Love Island host killed herself.

Flack was found dead at her flat in east London, with her family confirming she had taken her own life.

Tributes have since flooded in for the TV star, who was set to face trial for an alleged assault on boyfriend Lewis Burton.

And McGuinness, 46, shared their last messages by posting screenshots of the exchange.

A message from Flack read: “Thanks xx xx.”

Caroline Flack was found dead at her home (Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shuttersto)

He responded: “Bit of time out and you’ll be good to go Flack.”

She then replied: “Thanks for reaching out x x.”

He captioned the post: “Such a shame. We’re all fragile and we all need an arm around the shoulder and some reassurance from time to time.

“Check in on your friends and family. Rest peacefully Caroline.”

Paddy McGuinness led tributes to Caroline Flack (Image: Getty Images)

After the allegations of the assault surfaced she was forced to step down from her ITV role.

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.”

She replied: “Thanks xx xx.”

McGuinness shared this screenshot

On Saturday, a lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that Caroline took her own life, while a spokesperson said: “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.”

They added: “We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”

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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk


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