Love Island's Alex George posts moving tribute to brother following funeral
The star's brother passed away in July
Last updated 5th Aug 2020
Love Island's Dr Alex George has posted an emotional tribute to his brother Llŷr, following the 18-year-old's funeral yesterday (4th August). The star's younger brother tragically passed away last month following a "mental health battle."
Taking to Instagram to share the heartfelt comment, Alex posted a picture of himself alongside Llŷr, which shows him wrapping his arm around the younger sibling, with the pair both smiling at the camera.
He wrote beneath the image, ‘Yesterday I said goodbye to my little brother Llŷr. It was the hardest day of my life. Except it wasn’t goodbye. Llŷr, your dream was to become a doctor, you will live that dream. Every patient I see, we will do it together, you and I ❤️.
‘Your favourite passion is cars, every time I am out driving, I know you will be there laughing and smiling with me. I love you so much Llŷr, you are always with me, my boy.’ (sic)
Alex's Love Island co-stars sent their condolences to the 29-year-old and his family, with Samira Mighty writing, ‘Love you so much', while Josh Denzel commented, ‘Condolences to you and the family. Remember the good times.’
Rosie Williams said, 'My heart breaks for you Alex! All my love and thoughts are with you ♥️' and Hayley Hughes added, 'Thinking if you and your family Alex ❤️.'
Alex announced Llŷr's passing in an emotional Instagram post on 24th July, uploading a throwback photo of the pair in hospital, after Llŷr shadowed Alex in A&E.
He wrote, ‘I can’t believe I am actually writing this post', adding, 'I have lost my beautiful little brother to mental health. I love you so much Llŷr. The kindest and most caring soul.
‘I was so proud of you starting medical school next month, you would have been the most incredible doctor. We are hurting so bad. No words can explain. As a family we are devastated. We love you and miss you so much. Please rest in peace x Our boy.’
An official cause of death has not been revealed.
Our thoughts are with Alex and his family at this time.
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