Sophie Gradon sadly passed away this week aged only 32.
The Love Island star appeared on the hit show alongside Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen back in 2016.
A beautiful photo of Sophie smiling was shown on screen before last night’s episode on ITV2, with the message: “In loving memory of Sophie Gradon.”
Viewers were moved to tears and given “goosebumps” when the touching tribute appeared on their screens.
Goosebumps & tears as they did a tribute to Sophie on #loveisland so heartbreaking
— Hannah (@hannahlinch) June 21, 2018
“Goosebumps & tears as they did a tribute to Sophie on #loveisland so heartbreaking,” one viewer called Hannah tweeted.
Sophie was found dead in Medburn in Ponteland on the 20th of June.
She had been battling depression in recent months.
Aw the tribute to Sophie, so upsetting #LoveIsland
— Em Dog (@emgeekilljoy) June 21, 2018
Another viewer tweeted, “that little tribute to sophie broke my heart 🙁 thoughts are with friends and family, way way way too soon for such a precious angel to be taken. love you shapey sophie.”
The late star was crowned Miss Newcastle and subsequently Miss Great Britain before winning their hearts of the public on Love Island.
She leaves behind a loving boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong who paid tribute to her syaing, “I will never forget that smile I love you so so much baby your my world forever ever and always.”
that little tribute to sophie broke my heart 🙁 thoughts are with friends and family, way way way too soon for such a precious angel to be taken. love you shapey sophie???? #LoveIsland
— lily (@mendesraindrops) June 21, 2018
Loved that little tribute to Sophie???????????? #loveisland #RIPSophie
— Kerrie Long???????? (@Kerrie1611) June 21, 2018
The tribute at the start of love island for sophie was lovely #loveisland
— Dani (@MaudsleyDani) June 21, 2018
Omg the tribute???????????? rest in peace Sophie❤ #LoveIsland
— H???? (@_hannahmanning) June 21, 2018
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on 3e.
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