On Wednesday, it was revealed that The Only Way is Essex star, Jake Hall, had tragically died aged 35 following a night out in Majorca, Spain.
The former reality star was found dead by police at around 7.30 am on Wednesday at a property in Santa Margalida, with fatal head wounds, believed to have been caused by shards of glass after falling through a glass door.
Since the news, those who knew Jake have been sharing their condolences. One of the latest was the voice of the beloved ITV programme, Denise Van Outen.
Taking to her Instagram account, the former Big Breakfast star shared a black and white photograph of Jake. Alongside the image were the words: "Deepest condolences to Jake Hall's family and friends. The Towie team sending love and thinking of you all at this time," alongside a red love heart emoji.
Elsewhere, Denise wrote: "Heartbreaking news having worked on @towie for 16 years, this is devastating news for so many who knew Jake. A lovely man with incredible energy. Deepest condolences to Jake’s family & friends. Thinking of you all at this very sad time."
© GettyFellow former Towie star Fern McCann also wrote: "Ahhhhh Jake. What a creative, cool cat you are. I’m deeply sad, and I’ll miss seeing your paintings, dancing and just utter coolness on insta. Praying for your beautiful family and for River."
Meanwhile, Georgia Harrison, who appeared on the show for one season in 2014, penned: "RIP Jake, my heart's breaking for everyone close to you today and your amazing family."
Jake joined The Only Way is Essex in 2015 and remained a regular cast member from series 14 to series 17 alongside his ex-girlfriend, Chloe Lewis.
© GC ImagesWhile Chloe is yet to break her silence on Jake's sad passing, she reacted to an emotional message written by one of Jake's friends named Dan Bulman, who described him as a "fiercely loyal and loving father."
Jake was the dad to his eight-year-old daughter River, whom he shares with his ex-partner and Ladies of London star, Misse Beqiri.
© WireImageShortly after the news of Jake's death was announced, a statement on behalf of the Swedish model was shared with Tyla, which read: "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."
Haunting final post
Just hours before his death, Jake shared a cryptic message alongside a video on his Instagram account.
He penned: "Life is bollocks sometimes, but I’m gonna try remember the good things - looking through things - I’m just making art - in many forms."
The video featured his beautiful daughter dancing, as well as clips of the model creating art and dressed smartly in suits.
