Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore reveals her close friend has died after battling stage four cancer
Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore reveals her close friend has passed away after battling stage four cancer
TV presenter Laura Whitmore has revealed that her close friend has passed away.
The ex-Love Island host, 38, announced that her photographer boyfriend Jay McLaughlin had passed away after a battle with stage four cancer.
Laura shared a tribute on social media on Thursday, along with a picture of Jay and some photos he took of her.
She wrote, “I have spoken a lot about my friend @jaymclaughlin_irl, a very talented photographer, and his account @jaymclaughlin_irl documenting his life with stage 4 cancer.
“Unfortunately we lost Jay. We prepared for the worst, but you never fully understand.
Laura Whitmore’s boyfriend has passed away: The presenter took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that photographer Jay McLaughlin has lost his life after a battle with stage four cancer
A look back: it’s clear to see that Jay was an important person in Laura’s life
‘Eternally grateful to have known him’: Laura shared this lovely caption alongside the post as she paid tribute to her friend
“He’s been a part of and photographed so many stages of my life – shoots, BTS, headshots, birthdays… not to mention our shared love of Star Wars.
“I know he was in a lot of pain towards the end, so I hope he is free of the limitations his body had on him.
“Rest in power, he was a force I am eternally grateful to have known.”
A large number of her celebrity friends took to the comment section to offer their condolences.
Alexandra Burke wrote, “He was so special. He’s gone with a broken heart xx.’
Diana Vickers wrote, “Oh my god this is heartbreaking news ❤️sending so much love xx.”
Laura’s husband Iain Stirling, Emily Atack, and Louise Redknapp all shared heart emojis in a heartbeat of support.
Memories: Laura shared a collection of photos of Jay and other photos he took during special moments in her life