CELEBRITY Big Brother star Jessica Cunningham has been left devastated by the death of her ex-boyfriend and father of her three children.

The 30-year-old, who found fame on The Apprentice last year before appearing on the Channel 5 reality show, has three girls with Alistair Eccles.

10 Apprentice star Jessica Cunningham has been left devastated by the death of her ex-boyfriend Credit: Rex Features

10 Alistair Eccles passed away on Friday at home in Burnley Credit: Twitter

10 Jessica has three daughters from her relationship with Alistair Credit: theprodigalfox/Instagram

But Jessica has been left heartbroken after Alistair was found dead at home on Friday.

A representative for the star told The Sun Online: "Despite their break-up, Alistair was a really good father to their children.

"Jessica is politely asking for some privacy at this devastating time so that she can protect their three girls."

A police statement read: "We were called shortly before 3am on August 11 following a report that a 35-year-old man had been taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after he had been found at an address in Burnley.

"He was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital. His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner."

The former couple ran her first fashion business, Famous Frocks, before Jessica ended their relationship after Alistair was conviction of fraud.

10 Jessica. left, appearing on The Apprentice last year Credit: BBC

10 She later appeared as a housemate in Celebrity Big Brother Credit: Getty Images - Getty

10 The former couple have three daughters together Credit: theprodigalfox/Instagram

10 Jessica regularly posts pictures of her three adorable children on social media Credit: Instagram/ theprodigalfox

He was found guilty of being part of an elaborate scam in 2013 and admitted money laundering before a judge at Preston Crown Court for which he received a 15 month jail sentence.

Since then, Jessica has gone on to set up another fashion business, ProdigalFox, with her sister Emma Deeks.

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Meanwhile the star has also moved on in her personal life, having gone public with her new boyfriend back in May, but will be no less devastated about Alistair's death and how her three daughters will deal with their loss.

Speaking to The Sun Online during her time on The Apprentice about juggling motherhood with work, Jessica said: "I love being a working mum, it's hard at times, but I want my children to see that hard work pays off.”

10 Police said the death of Jessica's ex is not being treated as suspicious Credit: Getty Images - Getty

10 Jessica's children are her main priority during such a difficult and tragic time Credit: theprodigalfox/Instagram

10 Jessica has a new boyfriend, pictured above, but will still be devastated by Alistair's death Credit: Instagram/ theprodigalfox

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