Love Island’s Sophie Gradon has died

[LukeB]

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Love Island's Sophia Gradon has died at the age of 32.

Sophie’s boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, along with her friends and family confirmed via Sophie’s personal Facebook account that she had passed away.


Sharing a picture of them together, he wrote: "I will never forget that smile I love you so so much baby your my world forever ever and always"

The former reality star, who hailed from Newcastle, was crowned Miss Great Britain in 2009.

She's also a former Miss Newcastle.

She made history on Love Island as one half of the show's first same-sex couple after she coupled up with Katie Salmon.

Before that, she'd been coupled up with barman Tom Powell.

It is not yet known how Sophie died.


A Northumbria Police spokesperson told the Daily Star: "At about 8.27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased.

"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. A report will now be prepared for the coroner."
</3 soo young

[Crimson Dynamo]

why did she die?

[supertv247]

This is absolutely shocking. 32 is no age, what a tragic shame

[LukeB]

This is absolutely shocking. 32 is no age, what a tragic shame

I thought i was seeing things on facebook but its actually true </3

[supertv247]

Going by the tweets coming from her friends and fellow reality TV stars, it sounds like she took her own life. Heartbreaking

[Morgan.]

So shocked :o

[Ross.]

I really can’t believe this :( So young, heartbreaking

[Cal.]

OMG NO :(

I’m in shock.

I absolutely loved Sophie. An all time great RTV contestant.

Rest in peace beautiful.

[Nicky91]

so so young, RIP Sophie gone way too soon

[Denver]

Her name is Gradon not Gordon

[Denver]

rip

[Cal.]

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:(

[Marsh.]

Wait, are they blaming Love Island? :unsure:

[Marsh.]

Oh wait, that's Jasmine "talks sh*t" Lennard. Moving on.

[Denver]

Wait, are they blaming Love Island? :unsure:

Wel they should be providing them after care

[Cal.]

Wait, are they blaming Love Island? :unsure:

They’re both her friends so I’m assuming they’re both just in denial/shock and are lashing out. But if her depression was caused by Love Island and that led to her death then the lack of after care by the producers is a contributing factor at the end of the day. It’s not as if Malin and Jasmine both wouldn’t know what goes on with these shows with Malin being on Sophie’s series of Love Island and Jasmine doing Big Brother and other shows.

[Daniel-X]

This is so sad omg :(

[Jack_]

D:

This is so sad

[Rob!]

Yikes.

Did she have a bad time during Love Island? Was she a villain?

[Marsh.]

They’re both her friends so I’m assuming they’re both just in denial/shock and are lashing out. But if her depression was caused by Love Island and that led to her death then the lack of after care by the producers is a contributing factor at the end of the day. It’s not as if Malin and Jasmine both wouldn’t know what goes on with these shows with Malin being on Sophie’s series of Love Island and Jasmine doing Big Brother and other shows.

How was Sophie's time on the show? A good one... or?

[Eddie.]

So shocking, if she’s really depsressed because of the show, it was a shame that LI producers didn’t step in...

This is the first civilian LI death right?

[Cal.]

How was Sophie's time on the show? A good one... or?

She lasted most of the series but ended up leaving the series a villain of sorts because she made one of the newcomer girls come out as bisexual on TV to couple up with her and keep her in the show and then turned around and said she wasn’t interested in her once she the eviction was over.

Jasmine was implying it was down to her expectations after doing Love Island not materialising and comparing herself to the achievements of other contestants but idk. I don’t think we’ll ever know :(

[Cal.]

She was absolutely my favourite though.

[Samm]

this is so surreal I was just watching her series on Netflix then I saw this :(

[Owen19]

This is heartbreaking:( I can’t quite believe it. I really loved her on her series.

[Cal.]

When she invented feminism :love:

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When she left the villa looking absolutely gorg <3

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[Marsh.]

Not Love Island dying quicker than it became popular.

Kind of puts Big Brother's controversies in the shade (although I know, BB caused a few contestants to become depressed and even self harm).

[andybigbro]

Such a shame!

:sad:

[Adamw92]

Gutted to hear this, she seemed like such a happy smiley woman. You never know what’s going on in someone’s head though, really sad.

[Calderyon]

Wow. This is shocking.

[Headie]

I’m so sad to hear this, one of my favourites from Series 2 and such a lovely girl. RIP.

[Tony Montana]

such a Terrible age to die. she had her whole life ahead of her. Rip

I enjoyed her on the show. Always a bubbly smiley person

[Firewire]

Heartbreaking.

She was in my all star list.

So sad :(

[Tony Montana]

Yikes.

Did she have a bad time during Love Island? Was she a villain?

Just a few days before she walked, she was pretty much isolated by her fellow islanders. shortly after her Boyfriend Tom was Dumped, Her and new girl Katie were attracted to each other. The were both Bisexuals. They recoupled up at the next recoupling Becoming the first Same Sex couple on the show.

During a Game in which the islanders heard tweets from the public,One tweet questioned her motives towards Katie and whether or not their relationship was genuine. Sophie realized she still loved Tom and Missed him, Ending her Relationship with Katie. Katie was Angry and felt used and ''Mugged off''. Her fellow islanders agreed and they all sent Sophie to Coventry, Hardly speaking to her before she left.

It was quite Uncomfortable tbh

[Cal.]

Ugh I loved her so much on Love Island <3

[Amy Jade]

So sad. I remember her finishing Katie and the cast ignoring her. I liked her a lot though and going off on twitter she seemed happy.

[Mokka]

She was my favourite over all the series. This makes me sad.

[pontyboi]

Very sad it does sound like she took her own life judging from friends comments but we shouldn't jump to conclusions.

[Daniel-X]

RIP beautiful

[montblanc]

how horrible </3

i haven’t seen her series but i’ve been following her on insta for a while :(

[Cal.]

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[Cal.]

:(

[Headie]

she made one of the newcomer girls come out as bisexual on TV to couple up with her and keep her in the show and then turned around and said she wasn’t interested in her once she the eviction was over.

Not really though, one of the first things Katie said to the islanders was that she was bisexual, and that's when everyone started setting the two up. Definitely wouldn't say she "made her come out on TV"

She definitely got a lot of unnecessary hate though, alot of it was for binning off Tom for Katie as well but Tom was trash so :shrug:

[Cal.]

That’s how I remembered it from when it aired. I’ve watched clips today and realised Katie did actually say she was bisexual beforehand.

[Greg!]

So sad, RIP :(

[Ross.]

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[Matthew.]

omg so shocked at this! </3

RIP Sophie :love:

[RileyH]

Oh my god I'm heartbroken D:

So young, loved her <\3

[Jason.]

My stomach dropped when I first saw the title.

I loved her in the villa. RIP :(

[Headie]

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[RileyH]

Omg that clip :bawling:

[Cal.]

<3

[Natalie.]

She was my favourite.
I can't believe it :( been thinking about it all day, so sad

[Cal.]

The islanders have been told off camera and Ellie has decided to remain in the villa :(

[LukeB]

I'm still in shock and i still feel sad about it. She looked ever so happy on social media so it makes you think is anyone really that happy as they show us so we should always make sure they are ok.

[Cal.]

Sarah Goodhart (Ex on the Beach 3, Geordie Shore 14), Selina Waterman-Smith (The Apprentice 11), Jasmine Lennard (Celebrity Big Brother 10), Fran Parman (The Only Way Is Essex) and some other reality stars are apparently going to make a group for any reality TV contestants seeking a support network after their shows :( :love:

[Cal.]

In August 2017 Sarah Goodhart actually made a video hitting out at her Ex on the Beach and Geordie Shore producers saying one day reality TV producers were going to push someone too far and Sophie actually commented on it saying Sarah was right and that the Love Island producers had treated her terribly :(

[Jack_]

It definitely seems to be a common trend that the aftercare on reality TV really isn't good enough, has been like that for about a decade too

Something needs to change, I can't get over how sad and shocking this is

[Cal.]

It definitely seems to be a common trend that the aftercare on reality TV really isn't good enough, has been like that for about a decade too

Something needs to change, I can't get over how sad and shocking this is

It’s horrific that Big Brother contestants were saying this in Narinder’s book in 2007 and 11 years later a reality TV contestant has killed herself because of it.

[y.winter]

Sarah Goodhart (Ex on the Beach 3, Geordie Shore 14), Selina Waterman-Smith (The Apprentice 11), Jasmine Lennard (Celebrity Big Brother 10), Fran Parman (The Only Way Is Essex) and some other reality stars are apparently going to make a group for any reality TV contestants seeking a support network after their shows :( :love:

Imagine thinking about taking your own life and finding comfort in Jasmine Lennard :skull:

[y.winter]

It’s horrific that Big Brother contestants were saying this in Narinder’s book in 2007 and 11 years later a reality TV contestant has killed herself because of it.

BB12 Aaron also said that a few of his year suffered from this kind of issues.
Not surprising. The producers are quite lucky that nothing has happened.

[Jack_]

It’s horrific that Big Brother contestants were saying this in Narinder’s book in 2007 and 11 years later a reality TV contestant has killed herself because of it.

Also, I really think this should put into perspective that it's JUST a TV show*, and the things that happen on it aren't all that serious - and that we don't really know these people. The Big Brother fandom in particular are the worst for their obsessive hatred of housemates, vitriol, stalking their old social media posts, trolling them post-show, etc etc.

I get that there's a legitimate argument to be said for "they know what they signed up for" but I think it's time people reigned in it a little. It must be really daunting to leave a reality show and have everything you've ever done, said or will continue to, picked apart constantly. I'm dumfounded by some of the stuff I read in the community sometimes...I'm like...it's not that deep.

This should be a reminder that these people are still human beings that have feelings.

*the paradox of course being that for the contestants, it's very much real life

[Morgan.]

BB12 Aaron also said that a few of his year suffered from this kind of issues.
Not surprising. The producers are quite lucky that nothing has happened.

Didn't something like 4 or 5 housemates suffer with severe depression and attempt suicide within a year of the show ending? Iirc Heaven was one of them but none of the others were named.

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[Marsh.]

They knew my 15+ year history, suicide attempt & ptsd

I'm not being funny but, you also knew your own history as a grown ass woman.

[Tony Montana]

It’s horrific that Big Brother contestants were saying this in Narinder’s book in 2007 and 11 years later a reality TV contestant has killed herself because of it.

BB12 Aaron also said that a few of his year suffered from this kind of issues.
Not surprising. The producers are quite lucky that nothing has happened.

Also, I really think this should put into perspective that it's JUST a TV show*, and the things that happen on it aren't all that serious - and that we don't really know these people. The Big Brother fandom in particular are the worst for their obsessive hatred of housemates, vitriol, stalking their old social media posts, trolling them post-show, etc etc.

I get that there's a legitimate argument to be said for "they know what they signed up for" but I think it's time people reigned in it a little. It must be really daunting to leave a reality show and have everything you've ever done, said or will continue to, picked apart constantly. I'm dumfounded by some of the stuff I read in the community sometimes...I'm like...it's not that deep.

This should be a reminder that these people are still human beings that have feelings.

*the paradox of course being that for the contestants, it's very much real life


I know Sree attempted to Kill Himself, But has there been any other BB Housemates who have attempted?

Did Aaron Reveal who tried to kill themselves?

[y.winter]

I'm not being funny but, you also knew your own history as a grown ass woman.

True. She acknowledged her mental issues all throughout the process, she shares the same responsibility and blame as the production for participating.

[Jay28jay2]

I know Sree attempted to Kill Himself, But has there been any other BB Housemates who have attempted?

Did Aaron Reveal who tried to kill themselves?

I'm sure one of them was Alex Lee

[Morgan.]

I know Sree attempted to Kill Himself, But has there been any other BB Housemates who have attempted?

Did Aaron Reveal who tried to kill themselves?

I saw somewhere that one was Heaven Afrika but it's been years since I read that article so I'm not sure if I got wires crossed.

[BBUK-Fan]

I wonder why she used gay as an insult

[Morgan.]

I wonder why she used gay as an insult

WHO, Sophie?

[BBUK-Fan]

WHO, Sophie?

Yes, earlier on in this series of Love Island on Twitter. She used gay as an insult to the show for not showing sex

[Morgan.]

Yes, earlier on in this series of Love Island on Twitter. She used gay as an insult to the show for not showing sex

Idk, but she was bisexual so :shrug:

[BBUK-Fan]

Idk, but she was bisexual so :shrug:

Doesn’t excuse her homophobia

[Morgan.]

Doesn’t excuse her homophobia

A gay person can't be homophobic wtf

Anyway I don't see why it's worth making Drama. It's tragic that a young woman took her life because of mental health (possibly caused by the pressures of fame and the media) - just respect that and leave her in peace.

[RileyH]

Doesn’t excuse her homophobia

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[RileyH]

Sis come back when you're old enough to understand what homophobia is

[BBUK-Fan]

Sis come back when you're old enough to understand what homophobia is

I know what it is.

[BBUK-Fan]

A gay person can't be homophobic wtf

Anyway I don't see why it's worth making Drama. It's tragic that a young woman took her life because of mental health (possibly caused by the pressures of fame and the media) - just respect that and leave her in peace.

Sophie was bisexual and it was a homophobic tweet.

I’m stating something that I don’t agree with

[Morgan.]

It was not homophobic. It was a little inappropriate yes, but it wasn't homophobic.

[LukeB]

Was there any need to bring some drama on a thread about her death? she can't even defend herself. Let her be in peace

[RileyH]

I know what it is.

Clearly not

[BBUK-Fan]

Clearly not

I clearly do

[Cal.]

Sophie was bisexual and it was a homophobic tweet.

I’m stating something that I don’t agree with

Is there really any need?

[BBUK-Fan]

Is there really any need?

Is there any need to gloss over and ignore homophobia?

[BBUK-Fan]

I watched Love Island 2 on Netflix and Sophie was one of the best but I’m just stating that she made a very inappropriate comment

[Braden]

Sorry, I think it's beyond ridiculous to nitpick at a trivial comment when she's not long passed away. Extremely inappropriate and adds absolutely no value to the conversation, especially considering she was bisexual and dated a female on the show.

It says more about you than it does about Sophie.

[BBUK-Fan]

Sorry, I think it's beyond ridiculous to nitpick at a trivial comment when she's not long passed away. Extremely inappropriate and adds absolutely no value to the conversation, especially considering she was bisexual and dated a female on the show.

It says more about you than it does about Sophie.

I’m not the one that made the comment

[Morgan.]

I’m not the one that made the comment

You are the one that's taken a slight comment from a suicidal girl out of proportion though

[Cal.]

Sorry, I think it's beyond ridiculous to nitpick at a trivial comment when she's not long passed away. Extremely inappropriate and adds absolutely no value to the conversation, especially considering she was bisexual and dated a female on the show.

It says more about you than it does about Sophie.

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[Denver]

A gay person can't be homophobic wtf

Anyway I don't see why it's worth making Drama. It's tragic that a young woman took her life because of mental health (possibly caused by the pressures of fame and the media) - just respect that and leave her in peace.

Perez Hilton is

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[RileyH]

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[Morgan.]

Would've been her birthday today </3

[Cal.]

Aw miss Zara raised 3k for Mind for that :clap1:

[iRyan]

I’m on week two of Love Island 2 and Sophie is by far my favorite, I just found this out and I’m absolutely devastated. Rest In Peace, Angel <3

[Mokka]

I’m on week two of Love Island 2 and Sophie is by far my favorite, I just found this out and I’m absolutely devastated. Rest In Peace, Angel <3

She was my fav as well :sad:

[Cal.]

So so sad

[Cal.]

Jasmine Lennard was her close friend and has gone on a MASSIVE rant about her death tonight:

She basically says Sophie depended on her parents financially following Love Island and they berated her for her sexuality and her mum was incredibly controlling over her life and she had to do what her mum said. Apparently she was an alcoholic and a drug addict and her boyfriend who also killed himself was a notorious drug addict. She said Sophie was on a massive drug bender for the weeks before she died and that she was meant to go on a getaway with Jasmine in the days before her death so Jasmine could get her clean but her mum and dad forbade her because Jasmine was also bisexual. Apparently it appears she died of a drug overdose but ALSO hanging so Jasmine and a lot of people think that is incredibly suspicious.

[Ant.]

Jasmine Lennard was her close friend and has gone on a MASSIVE rant about her death tonight:

She basically says Sophie depended on her parents financially following Love Island and they berated her for her sexuality and her mum was incredibly controlling over her life and she had to do what her mum said. Apparently she was an alcoholic and a drug addict and her boyfriend who also killed himself was a notorious drug addict. She said Sophie was on a massive drug bender for the weeks before she died and that she was meant to go on a getaway with Jasmine in the days before her death so Jasmine could get her clean but her mum and dad forbade her because Jasmine was also bisexual. Apparently it appears she died of a drug overdose but ALSO hanging so Jasmine and a lot of people think that is incredibly suspicious.

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[Wizard.]

I wouldn't trust Jasmine Lennard tbh

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[Morgan.]

Holy ****, I can't imagine what the family are going through :(

[Barry.]

Wait, her boyfriend killed her?

[Morgan.]

Jasmine is vile, she's literally making it up as she goes along for the attention.

[thisisdanny]

I'm really confused

[Morgan.]

I'm really confused

It seems to be that Sophie was killed by her boyfriend, as she wanted out of the relationship. Obviously details are sparse because of ongoing investigations, but I think suicide is ruled out.

[Morgan.]

And jasmines ****e about Sophie being a super fan of Jasmine and Jasmine helping her through her troubles with her mums homophobia (which doesn't seem to be the case) has confused everyone tbh. Because she was saying last night the boyfriend did it, and tonight reckons he didn't.

[RileyH]

jasmine lennard being trash wbk. SO sad about her bf killing her (if that was the case) </33 RIP

[DouglasS]

Jasmine is a known liar for attention. I can't beleive anything she says. I feel sorry for Sophie's poor family being targeted for Jasmine to get more media attention and also the family of Sophie's boyfriend now his name is being tarnished by truly one of the most evil and disgusting people in this world, Jasmine Lennard.

Shes lied about Simon Cowell, Cristano Ronaldo, she'll continue to use whoever's name to get her some money and make up complete bull****

[SherzyK]

Honestly shocked...

Have any new details been released yet?

[Denver]

Jasmine is a known liar for attention. I can't beleive anything she says. I feel sorry for Sophie's poor family being targeted for Jasmine to get more media attention and also the family of Sophie's boyfriend now his name is being tarnished by truly one of the most evil and disgusting people in this world, Jasmine Lennard.

Shes lied about Simon Cowell, Cristano Ronaldo, she'll continue to use whoever's name to get her some money and make up complete bull****
Tbh her family have said she didnt kill herself

[Tony Montana]

Her cause of death has been ''confirmed as suicide after consuming cocaine and alcohol''

https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1115875/Sophie-Gradon-cause-of-death-how-did-sophie-gradon-die-inquest-love-island-news-latest

[SherzyK]

It’s sad to think that it’s almost been a year now since her passing :(