By Charlotte Webster-
Love Island star Dr Alex George has today revealed the heartbreaking news that his younger brother Llŷr has died after losing a battle with his mental health.
In his emotional post, the star described his brother had ‘kindest and most caring soul. I was so proud of you starting medical school next month, you would have been the most incredible doctor’
In 2018, Dr Alex competed on ITV’s Love Island, the popular reality dating series which has seen former contestants Sophie Gradon, 32, and Mike Thalassitis, 26, as well as 40-year-old host Caroline Flack kill themselves.
Many of Alex’s Love Island former companions paid warm tributes to his late brother in the comments of his post, with Rosie Williams writing: ‘Oh no Alex! This is so awful.
‘I’m so so sorry from the bottom of my heart. Sending you all the love in the world. Thinking of you and your family through this terrible time.’
Charlie Brake said: ‘So, so sorry mate. Here if you need anything. Devastating,’ Frankie Foster wrote: ‘Sending my love to you and family mate.’
Samira Mighty wrote: ‘Stay strong,’ and Wes Nelson added: ‘So sorry to hear this Alex! Stay strong I love you mate!’
He studied medicine at the University of Exeter before he set his heart on finding romance on Love Island.
Dr Alex had a short lived fling with Alexandra Cane and started dating Amelia Bath in December 2018.
Dr Alex admitted finding his recent split with Amelia ‘really tough’ after being forced to spend lockdown apart while he worked on the frontline.
Love Island’s Dr Alex George, 30, revealed on Friday that his brother Llŷr had died following mental health battle as devastated star says ‘family is hurting so bad
The reality star said ‘The last few days have been really tough but I am so grateful for the love and support I have received, it means the world to me.
‘Life happens. Being able to pick yourself up and move forward with positivity and an appreciation for life is what matters.’
Dr Alex said in a statement announcing his split from Amelia: ‘Guys just want to let you know, Amelia and I have decided to go our separate ways.
‘As you know, we’ve been apart for most of lockdown which has been hard on us both and we both agree this is for the best.
‘We will remain good friends and I have nothing but respect for Amelia. Thank you for the love and support always.