Sophie Gradon Dead: ‘Love Island’ Stars Lead Tributes To Series Two Contestant

Katie Salmon, Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen have all shared condolences.
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While Sophie was on the ITV2 series she made history by becoming one half of the programme’s first and only same-sex couple with Katie Salmon, who was among the first to speak after news of Sophie’s death broke.

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Your smile will be remembered forever,” she wrote.

“My thoughts are with your family, friends and loved ones at this horrendous time,” she continued. “Too young, too sweet. Too kind. Am sending all my love, I truly am, to everyone who had the pleasure of being in her company.”

Fly high beautiful so high! 💎❤️ pic.twitter.com/JPrqQgkPqC

— Katie Salmon (@katiesalmon24) June 21, 2018

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said that “there are not believed to be any circumstances surrounding the death”. The cause of death has not been confirmed.

Numerous other ‘Love Island’ stars also shared their heartbreak online:

You helped us through so much. Your smile was one in a million. The world failed. I send all my love and my thoughts to you today. To your family and your loved ones. I cannot work out what to say. RIP you beautiful beautiful woman. I’m so lucky to have met you. #stayshapey

— Olivia Buckland (@OliviaDBuck) June 21, 2018

Such a awful day 💔 my heart is broken & goes out to the very one effected 🙏🏼

— Cara de la Hoyde (@Miss_Delahoyde) June 21, 2018

Absolutely heartbroken to hear what happened to Soph. I am so glad to have experienced Love Island with you and to have known you. Kind gentle soul taken too young. Stay Shapey up there. RIP💔

— Kady McDermott (@kadymcdermottx) June 21, 2018

We had lots of little chats and so many laughs 😢 you were the the shoulder to cry on and a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. Shine bright in that sky Sophie gradon ❤️

— ALEX BOWEN (@ab_bowen07) June 21, 2018

RIP @sophiegradon THIS WORLD IS CRUEL. I can’t believe what I’ve just read. You beautiful angel. I have no words. I’m in so much pain. A beautiful friend and person. It hasn’t sunk in.

— Malin Andersson (@MissMalinSara) June 21, 2018

I am in absolutely in shock! @sophiegradon what a beautiful woman you were. RIP ❤️

— Amber Davies (@Amber_Davies7) June 21, 2018

I’m in shock.... My thoughts are with you and your family @sophiegradon 💕 the heavens have gained an angel RIP beautiful girl.

— MONTANA ROSE BROWN (@MontanaRoseB) June 21, 2018

Thoughts are with @sophiegradon family and friends. What sad, heartbreaking news. All my love x

— GABBY ALLEN (@gabbydawnallen) June 21, 2018

@sophiegradon you was a larger than life character who was always up for a good crack. RIP your will be a massive loss to the world..

— Adam Jukes (@AdamJukes1) June 21, 2018

‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack wrote that Sophie’s death is “so very sad”, adding: “Such a beautiful soul .... such a beautiful smile ...thoughts and love with friends and family.”

ITV also paid tribute via the show’s official account:

So very sad . Such a beautiful soul .... such a beautiful smile ...thoughts and love with friends and family @sophiegradon ❤️

— caroline flack (@carolineflack1) June 21, 2018

The whole ITV2 and Love Island team are profoundly saddened to hear the news about Sophie, and our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to her family and friends.

— Love Island (@LoveIsland) June 21, 2018

News of Sophie’s death broke when a Facebook page appearing to belong to her boyfriend Aaron Armstrong posted a message that read: “I will never forget that smile I love you so so much baby your my world forever ever and always.”

After appearing in series two, she briefly dated Tom Powell, who she also coupled up with in the villa.

Sophie was a former Miss Great Britain and a message was also posted on their Twitter page:

Shocked beyond belief!!! RIP @sophiegradon sending all our love to Sophie’s family at this incredibly sad time 😔xx

— Miss Great Britain ® (@Official_MissGB) June 21, 2018

A former Miss Newcastle, Sophie also knew numerous ‘Geordie Shore’ stars. Many of them, as well as other celebs, have posted messages:

@sophiegradon rest in peace you beautiful little angel, the heavens are blessed with a beautiful smile R.I.P xxx

— Nathan Henry (@NathanHGShore) June 21, 2018

It just shows someone can look the happiest person, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors. So beautiful, r.i.p @sophiegradon ❤️

— Abbie holborn 🦄 (@abbiegshore) June 21, 2018

If there’s one thing anyone can do for @sophiegradon now.. please talk to someone. If you’re struggling, don’t do it alone. I’d have been the first flying up that motorway to her if only I knew..and I’d do it for anyone who felt they had to take their life! Just talk! Please

— Rebecca Jane (@LadyDetectives1) June 21, 2018

If you’re struggling right now PEOPLE CARE ABOUT YOU! I promise ❤️ please speak to someone.

— H O L L Y H A G A N (@HollyGShore) June 21, 2018

Feel so saddened and in shock, you’ll be missed you beautiful girl @sophiegradon x❤️

— Courtney Green (@courtneyMgreen) June 21, 2018

So shocked and awful news @sophiegradon what a beautiful young girl... 😔💔 my heart goes out to all her family and loved ones. X

— Charlotte Dawson (@CharlotteDawsx) June 21, 2018

Wow. I litrelly have no words. What a beautiful person you was @sophiegradon RIP beautiful 😪🌹

— Lateysha Grace (@LateyshaGrace) June 21, 2018

Jesus how sad what a good woman and friend I’m so sorry for this loss ! My thoughts and prayers are with her family . So damn sad @sophiegradon RIP

— Calum Best Official (@CalumBest) June 21, 2018

After appearing on ‘Love Island’, Sophie launched her own clothing collection with The Fashion Bible.

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