Love Island icon announces death of ex as she shares heartbreak for their daughter
Love Island's Katie Salmon has taken to social media to announce the tragic death of her former partner, and the father of her daughter, Thaiga Dean, who was born in March
Former Love Island star Katie Salmon, 29, has taken to Instagram to share the devastating news of her ex-fiancé Harry's death. The reality TV celeb, who shares an adorable little one, Thaiga Dean, with Harry, uploaded a poignant snap of him cuddling their daughter.
In a heartfelt caption, she penned: "Trying to navigate this pain. The highest highs and the lowest lows with you."
She added solemnly: "It's so sad to know you'll never see what a beautiful little girl she is or who she will become. I hope your soul finds peace Harry," capped off with symbols of prayer and heartbreak.
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Despite being private about her romantic life, back in December 2021, Katie excitedly announced on social media that they were engaged while living it up in Thailand. Overflowing with joy, she exclaimed on her Insta: "HE ASKED ME TO BE HIS WIFE. My best friend, my twin flame, the love of my life asked me to marry him and made me the happiest girl alive."
Barely into the New Year, the star let fans in on the secret that they were expecting a bundle of joy. Come March, she proudly declared to her followers the arrival of their baby, sharing: "Am officially a Mummy!! Had some time off in my baby bubble but figured today would be the best day to let you all know. We welcomed our beautiful baby girl into this magical world. Thaiga Dean (pronounced Tiger)," reports OK!.
The reality TV sensation was brimming with joy as she spoke of her elation, gushing to the Mirror: "I never thought I could feel this way, am completely in love and thought I had everything in life until she came. My life is complete."
She overflowed with thanks for the NHS's top-notch support and threw some love at her fiancé, heralding him as her "rock". She then unveiled the reason behind her social media quietude with these poignant words: "Going back into my bubble now I'll be back soon but right now I'm just so content being with my little family and enjoying every second of this incredible blessing. Universe thank you for the greatest gift alive. My beautiful baby daughter."
She recalled a game-changing episode last September when she scrubbed her feeds clean of Harry, declaring: "Everything has changed for me since having my little girl. It's been one of the hardest most beautiful journeys."
Going on to laud her own tenacity, she observed: "I didn't know I had it in me to go through everything I have this year. Women are super heroes idgaf. The reward is her precious smile and health. I've settled for way less than I deserve from so many people because I never really respected who I was or what my worth is. My loyalty, love and energy is unmatched. The change has been intense yet so eye opening."
Katie wrapped up her heartfelt update with a strong message on personal progress, stating that she's had to "mourn" someone who meant a lot to her. She made it clear that if people "can't respect" her journey and the person she's become, they simply "don't deserve" a spot at her table.
She acknowledged that although "change" is tough, it has been crucial in helping her "evolve". Katie was known for being the first person on Love Island to form a same-sex couple with Sophie Gradon, who heartbreakingly died in 2018.
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