Made In Chelsea's Proudlock shares heartbreaking tribute after his dad's sudden death
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Author: Alex RossPublished 11th Dec 2018 Last updated 11th Dec 2018
Made In Chelsea favourite Oliver Proudlock has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his dad Michael, who sadly passed away at the age of 70 after suffering a heart attack on the 4th December.
Taking to his Instagram page, Proudlock, who has been a regular cast member on the show for a number of years, shared an adorable photo of the pair together. Alongside the snap, Proudlock wrote, 'Oh how you loved it when I kissed yah. 😘🤣 Papa P, what an absolute legend. These photos pretty much sum it up. So many amazing memories, and glorious times. You were a force of nature. Always smiling, and always making people laugh. Thank you for being the best Dad in the whole world, and thank you for making me the man I am today. I will continue to try and make you proud, and will talk of the legend that is the penguin for the rest of my days. ❤️🙏🏻🐧 RIP'. sic
Fans and friends of the reality star were quick to comment on the photo. One user wrote, 'Sending Hugs so sorry God Bless your Daddy 🙏🏼', with another adding, 'So so sorry for your loss Ollie. 😔Sending you and your family my best wishes. x'. [sic[
Former Queen on the Jungle and Made In Chelsea colleague Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo then added, 'I'm so sorry. Sending you so much love. I absolutely adored him. Thinking of him dancing with me in Brinkley's - what a hero! ❤️'. sic
Revealing he popped the question as the pair celebrated their four-year anniversary in Sweden, Proudlock shared a photo of himself kissing a VERY happy-looking Emma, as he wrote, 'SHE SAID YES!!! 💍 SHE IS MAKING AN HONEST MAN OF ME. GREATEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. ❤️ #opxec #engaged #4yearanniversary'. sic
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Chris Zylka and Paris Hilton
American actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a romantic skiing trip in Aspen in January.
She wrote on Instagram, 'I said Yas! 👰🏼💅🏼💍💎 So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate. Perfect for me in every way. So dedicated, loyal, loving & kindhearted. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! You are my dream come true! Thank you for showing me that fairytales do exist.😍'. sic
Lisa Riley
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Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele confirmed her boyfriend Zandy Reich proposed to her, showing off her stunning diamond ring on Instagram.
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
After meeting on The Jump, former Made In Chelsea lothario Spencer Matthews popped the question to his model girlfriend Vogue Williams.
The couple later married in a private ceremony before welcoming their baby boy.
Jade Ewen and Daniel de Bourg
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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
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Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly
Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock popped the question to his model girlfriend Emma Louise Connolly. Proudlock proposed as the pair celebrated their four-year anniversary in Sweden.
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling announced their engagement in August 2018 by taking out an advertisement in The Times newspaper which read, 'Mr C.W.F. Jopling and Miss E.J. Goulding. The engagement is announced between Caspar, son of The Hon Nicholas Jopling of Yorkshire and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam of Yorkshire, and Elena, daughter of Mr Arthur Goulding of Hertfordshire and Mrs Tracey Sumner of West Midlands.'
Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch
Leona Lewis hinted that she and her boyfriend of eight years Dennis Jauch had gotten engaged by showing off a ring on that finger in an Instagram Story whilst they were on holiday in Puerto Rico.
Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson
Made In Chelsea stars Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson announced their engagement in August. Ryan popped the question whilst the pair were on holiday in LA.
Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke
Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke announced his engagement to boyfriend Gareth Locke in September. The pair had been friends for over 10 years before realising they were perfect for each other.
Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright
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Despite appearing on Made In Chelsea on and off since the show first aired on E4 back in 2011, Proudlock's relationship with Emma hasn't been shown, with Proudlock admitting she has her own 'career and focus'.
The current series of Made In Chelsea airs on E4 on Mondays.
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