Love Island star Sophie Gradon's shock death stuns fans

Former reality TV star Sophie Gradon has died at the age of 32. Photo / Supplied

Former British reality TV star Sophie Gradon has died aged just 32.

The ex-Miss Great Britain, who starred in the British series of Love Island in 2016, was found dead at a home near Newcastle, in northeast England.

The bubbly star was a hit with fans, who posted of their shock over her death on social media, news.com.au reported.

Gradon caused a stir when she became one half of Love Island's first same-sex couple after coupling up with Katie Salmon.

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@sneakyvaunt have just released all of these beautiful new bralettes and underwear. Seriously unlike anything I’ve ever seen on Insta. You need to check them out. I couldn’t get over how comfy and soft they are 😍💖 #heaven. Def go check them out at sneakyvaunt.com! #sneakyvaunt #loveisland #ad

A post shared by Sophie Gradon (@sophiegradon) on Jun 19, 2018 at 11:25am PDT

The day before her death, she posted a smiling photo with a caption advertising a new underwear range.

A police spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

"At about 8.27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased.

"A report will now be prepared for the coroner."

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Happy Birthday Baby 🎂💖

A post shared by Sophie Gradon (@sophiegradon) on Jun 11, 2018 at 5:21am PDT

Gradon's boyfriend Aaron Armstrong posted an emotional tribute to the star, saying: "I will never forget that smile."

He added: "I love you so much baby you're my world forever and always."

The tragic star's last social media post has since been revealed - a caring message from Gradon to a pal on Facebook, the Sun reported.

Replying to her ill friend's comment on social media, Gradon wrote: "Hope you're feeling a bit better soon!!!"

Fans and reality TV stars took to Twitter to pay tribute to Gradon and express their devastation.

We had lots of little chats and so many laughs 😢 you were the the shoulder to cry on and a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. Shine bright in that sky Sophie gradon ❤️

— ALEX BOWEN (@ab_bowen07) June 21, 2018

Only just heard the news & I am lost for words. I'm so shocked as we spoke about going away for work next month only recently & I thought everything was ok 😭 please check up on your friends and family and speak up. I'm so sorry you felt this way @sophiegradon RIP BEAUTIFUL❤😭

— Zahida Allen (@xZahida) June 21, 2018

Refuse to believe Sophie Gradon has passed away, absolutely no way, too young n too much going for her😢😢

— Eleanor Murphy👑 (@elmurphy16x) June 21, 2018

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