Strictly praise Caroline Flack’s ‘infectious energy’ in emotional tribute
Strictly Come Dancing has remembered Caroline Flack as someone who had "an infectious energy and passion for dance".
She took part in the BBC One series in 2014 and emerged the winner alongside her professional partner Pasha Kovalev.
A lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that Caroline took her own life and was found in her east London flat on Saturday, aged 40.
A statement posted on the official Strictly twitter account said: "The entire Strictly Come Dancing family are heartbroken to hear this incredibly sad news.
"Caroline had an infectious energy and passion for dance, she shone brightly in the Strictly ballroom every week and became an incredible champion.
"Words cannot express our sadness, she was simply one of a kind. We are sending our love to all her family and friends during this difficult time".
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The dancing show's host, Tess Daly, also shared a tribute, tweeting: "Absolutely shocked and devastated at this tragic news. Rest in peace Caroline you beautiful girl. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones at this time XXXX".
Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli tweeted: "Just can't believe it… Always so much fun to be around, such sad news. RIP."
Caroline has been remembered by celebrities across the world of entertainment and beyond.
Talk show host Jonathan Ross tweeted: "I am very sad to hear that Caroline Flack is dead. I had been in touch with her recently and had hoped she was doing better. She was talented and smart and likeable and she will he missed. It's awful."
TV duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly shared a tribute on their joint Twitter account, writing: "We are both devastated to hear the news about Caroline Flack. It is beyond sad. Beyond words. So tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest In Peace Caroline XX."
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Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who appeared last year with Caroline in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, said the news was "just awful" and added: "In my brief experience of meeting her on #GBBO she was big hearted, funny and very likeable. What terrible times she must have gone through recently. A tragedy."
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl posted a tribute to Caroline on Instagram, saying that her death was "just so utterly gut wrenchingly tragic".
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She said: "I can't even find my words. rest in peace Caroline.
"I wish we could just be kinder. I wish we could just be open minded to each other and I wish we could be more understanding and mindful of one another and what issues people may be struggling with beneath the surface. We're all human!
"My heart aches for her family and loved ones at this terrible time of pain. Sending love."
Floral tributes have been left at Caroline's home by devastated fans.
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