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SOPHIE Gradon’s famous friends have paid tribute to the former Love Island star after she passed away aged 32.

The reality star’s boyfriend Aaron Armstrong broke the news on Facebook today told and told his friends: “I will never forget her smile.”

Sophie Gradon dead at 32
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Sophie Gradon has passed away aged 32Credit: Rex Features
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He added: “I love you so, so much baby, you're my world forever and always.”

A statement from Northumbria Police said: “At about 8.27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased.”

The circumstances surrounding Sophie’s death are still unclear.

After the news broke, her friends paid tribute to “amazing and beautiful” Sophie, with her ex-girlfriend Katie Salmon saying she “the world had failed her”.

Sophie Gradon leaves Love Island after ending fling with Katie Salmon
 Her celebrity pals paid tribute to the stunning reality star after the news broke
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Her celebrity pals paid tribute to the stunning reality star after the news brokeCredit: Splash News

Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan told her fans: “You were only helping me battle the Twitter trolls yesterday. Rest in peace beautiful.”

Her co-star Nathan Henry tweeted: “Rest in peace you beautiful little angel, the heavens are blessed with a beautiful smile R.I.P.”

Olivia Buckland told her followers: “Awful awful news this morning. I am gutted. I am so sorry the world failed you. You were such an intricate, creative, intelligent soul. Words fail me. 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.”

 Sophie was crowned Miss Great Britain in 2009
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Sophie was crowned Miss Great Britain in 2009Credit: Rex Features
How Sophie Gradon was introduced to Love Island viewers back in 2016

Love Island’s Hayley Hughes added: “I’m lost of words right now ! RIP @sophiegradon such an amazing and beautiful girl.”

Shelby Tribble wrote to Sophie: “Such sad news RIP beautiful.”

Caroline Flack said after hearing the news: “So very sad. Such a beautiful soul...such a beautiful smile. Thoughts and love with friends and family.”

 Bosses said they were devastated to hear of Sophie's death this morning
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Bosses said they were devastated to hear of Sophie's death this morningCredit: North News and Pictures
 Sophie was found dead at her home in Newcastle
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Sophie was found dead at her home in NewcastleCredit: Flynet Pictures

The official twitter account of Miss Great Britain also paid tribute to Sophie, who wore the crown in 2009.

A spokesperson said: “Shocked beyond belief!!! RIP @sophiegradon sending all our love to Sophie’s family at this incredibly sad time.”

Cara De La Hoyde reached out to Sophie's family and wrote online: “Such a awful day my heart is broken & goes out to the very one effected.”

Malin Andersson told her fans: “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.”

 Brunette beauty Sophie had just returned from Antibes with Aaron after a romantic break away
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Brunette beauty Sophie had just returned from Antibes with Aaron after a romantic break away
 She said she had a 'magical' time in the South of France
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She said she had a 'magical' time in the South of France

Olivia Buckland's fiance Alex Bowen also paid tribute to Sophie who called her a beautiful person with a beautiful soul.

He added: “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.”

Love Island's Montana Brown told her online followers: “I’m in shock.... My thoughts are with you and your family @sophiegradon. The heavens have gained an angel RIP beautiful girl.”

Geordie Shore's Sophie Kasaei said: “It was only 24 hours ago we were laughing about me on Twitter and talking about my antics. You were the most beautiful kind hearted soul .... we have lost another angel.”

Sophie's pal and Love Island star Cally Jane Beech: “I’m so so shocked and heartbroken to hear this tragic news about @sophiegradon What a beautiful soul she was I’m completely speechless. RIP Soph you angel.”


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