Caroline Flack’s ex-boyfriend Andew Brady paid tribute on Instagram (Picture: Facebook / WireImage)

Caroline Flack’s ex-boyfriend Andrew Brady shared a lengthy tribute to the late star, as she was laid to rest in a private funeral.

The Love Island host died by suicide on 15 February, aged 40.

And, after those closest to her said their final goodbyes, her former fiancé shared a heartfelt message.

Alongside a photo showing them relaxing together – captioned ‘RIP Sprouts x.’ – he began: ‘Caroline sadly died almost a month ago. She’s finally been laid to rest and I still haven’t come to terms with things.


‘It’s been the single most devastating piece of news I have ever heard and it shook me to the absolute core. I feel so much sorrow and pain and of course I still feel guilt.



‘Our relationship wasn’t easy and we always had our troubles. I didn’t always want good for her but I didn’t want this. She didn’t deserve this.

‘I know some of you dislike me and that’s okay. You read about our relationship and you judged. Go ahead and make those judgements because you know nothing. I’m not writing this to emend any gossip you think you know.

‘But I want this to be known. Regardless of how our relationship went. I want it to be known how much of [an] amazing person Caroline Flack was (sic).’

He continued: ‘Caroline had so many amazing qualities. She was sexy, she was passionate, she was flirty, she was talented, she was generous, she had a presence that you could feel her in a room, she had an incredible smile, she was the life and soul of the party and always threw a good one too.

‘She loved karaoke and would hog the microphone as she was a performer. But most of all she loved all her nieces and nephews and she was a wonderful Aunti.

‘She loved all her family and just wanted to make them proud.

Andrew shared a lengthy message to Caroline (Picture: Facebook)

‘I feel so sad for you all. I’m so sorry. I hope you were all able to celebrate her life yesterday just like she’d have wanted (sic).’

Andrew then shared a poem he penned when they first started dating, which read: ‘Thanks for the support, this was my first message, on Instagram of all things, turns out to be a blessing.

‘I thought you looked beautiful when we met at The Vault, the tequila shots… ooops sorry, I guess they were my fault.

‘It soon became apparent, that I couldn’t leave your side, you made me feel amazing, you make me feel alive.

‘These feelings I have, they’re so unique, I have fallen head over heels, words are impossible to speak.

Caroline died by suicide on 15 February (Picture: WireImage)

‘When I look in your eyes, I know that it’s true, you’re the one I want to be with and I think you do too.



‘Why you, I hear you say, here, let me explain, I can’t get you out of my head, you drive me insane.

‘You’re smart yet silly, ambitious and proud, you’re beautiful and happy when I’m not being too loud.

‘When we’re together we laugh and we cry, if I said I wasn’t besotted I’d be telling a lie.

‘For someone so great, you’re also quite funny, the only thing I don’t like is when you cuddle my tummy.’

Caroline was laid to rest in a private funeral on Tuesday (Picture: PA)

‘For a time in my life I loved Caroline. No matter what any of you might think of me or Caroline from what you’ve read,’ he wrote.

‘We had a whirlwind of a relationship that was incredibly passionate and a lot of love. We grew really close.

‘It didn’t work out but that doesn’t change the impact on my life she made. I have my memories and I will cherish them.

‘Caroline had a lot of people she loved in her life and a lot of people who loved her. I hope they’re being allowed to grieve in private. Please try and learn from this and realise the price of someone’s privacy isn’t worth their life.

‘I’m not sure if what I’m doing is right but I don’t know how to grieve. We never get taught these things. I just hope that we can all use this as a lesson.’

He ended the post by providing contact information to Samaritans, adding: ‘Let’s just be kind. It’s not that difficult. Maybe think about the implications of that nasty comment you’re about to send.


‘If you, reading this, are feeling down about anything please just speak to somebody. It’s amazing how many good people out there care about you.

‘If you need to call Samaritans on 116 123 they are. It’s okay not to be okay!

‘PS Please also nobody worry about me. I’m okay. I am surrounded by amazing people here. This is just really tragic and sad news.’

Caroline was laid to rest on Tuesday, with those closest to her paying tribute.

Olly Murs opened up about how tough he found it saying goodbye on Instagram.

‘Today was so hard but you know what goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end,’ he wrote alongside a video of them presenting X Factor.

‘They simply mean I’ll miss you Caz until we meet again.’

While fellow Love Island star Iain Stirling suggested she would get ‘FOMO’ following the celebrations.

‘Yesterday we said goodbye to Caroline. It was a small services filled with her friends and family,’ he said.

‘The day was spent sharing stories, singing songs and of course some tears were shed. As someone who had the worst FOMO in the world I know Carrie would have hated missing it. And her infectious laugh was painfully absent.

‘You were so loved Caz, by so many – I hope you knew that. And I hope you’re now at peace. X.’

Need support? Contact the Samaritans For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.

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