Love Island's Amber Gill "heartbroken" over devastating loss
"I don't even have any nice words because I'm still heartbroken."
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Love Island star Amber Gill has opened up on the death of her "best friend" Irene Roozbayani.
Makeup artist and influencer Roozbayani died aged 41 on November 7, following a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis.
After hundreds of mourners attended Roozbayani's funeral, Gill posted a touching tribute to the social media personality on her Instagram page saying she "doesn't know if she will ever recover" from her loss.
Sharing a picture of the order of service on her Instagram Stories, she wrote: "One of my bestest friends in the world (sic)" with a broken heart emoji.
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She continued: "I usually keep my personal life relatively private. But this has left a huge hole in my world. Irene is one of my inner circle.
"One of very few people that knows every single thing about me. I don't even have any nice words because I'm still heartbroken. I'm not even sure if any of what I'm writing will make sense.
"We said our final goodbyes to Irene yesterday. I'm not sure if I'll ever recover. What a reality check to value the people you love whilst they are here."
She then shared a post from Roozbayani congratulating Gill during her Love Island stint in 2019, which saw her win the series alongside Greg O'Shea.
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Posting a selfie of the two together, Roozbayani wrote at the time: "Never doubted your ability for a second.!!! You smashed it OUT OF THE PARK GIRL.!!!! So proud of you, you have been incredible!!!! Love you love you love you and huge congratulations!!!! #oncloudnineforyoubabygirl."
A statement on Roozbayani's Instagram page announced she had "passed away peacefully" surrounded by her loved ones.
"Our darling Irene has gained her wings," it began. "After a courageous battle with cancer, Irene passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by her loved ones.
"Thank you to everyone who has been a part of Irene’s journey. She loved each one of you and would appreciate all of the love.
"Funeral arrangements will be posted on this page once confirmed. Sleep tight Roozy, we love you."
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