The Only Way is Essex star Jake Hall's ex Misse Beqiri has released a statement following his tragic death, aged 35, after suffering traumatic head injuries in Majorca.
The Swedish model, 39, who shares daughter River, eight, with the late reality star, released a statement via representatives to Tyla: "At this time, Misse’s focus is on supporting and protecting their child as they come to terms with this devastating loss…
"The family ask for privacy, compassion and respect while they grieve privately."
© Getty ImagesAccording to reports, Jake was found dead around 7.30 am on Wednesday at a rented property in Santa Margalida with fatal head wounds, which are believed to have been caused by shards of glass.
Final post
Just hours before the tragic news, Jake shared a cryptic post about life featuring his little girl.
He penned: "Life is [expletive] sometimes, but I’m gonna try remember the good things - looking through things - I'm just making art - in many forms."
The words were penned alongside a video of Jake and River dancing, as well as clips of the model creating art and dressed smartly in suits.
Leading tributes was DJ Fat Tony, who shared an image of Jake alongside the caption: "Devastating news, we love you, such an awful loss to the world you beautiful man x."
An FCDO spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities." Investigations into the exact circumstances of what happened are still ongoing.
More touching tributes
The Only Way Is Essex also paid tribute in a statement, which read: "Jake was a part of the TOWIE family for a number of years and we send our very deepest sympathies to his family and friends following today’s very sad news."
DJ Fat Tony penned: "Devastating news we Love you @jakehall such an awful loss to the world you beautiful man x.
"Rest In Peace, Jake! keep dancing up there!" one person penned. A second added: 'I'm so sad! Ur poor little girl and your dad and family I'm sending so much love to u all x.'" Meanwhile, a third penned: "Heartbreaking. RIP Jake."
