CAROLINE Flack has died.

The 40-year-old former Love Island host was found dead in her East London flat and is believed to have taken her own life, according to the Sun.

A family statement read: "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on February 15.

"We would ask that the press both respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time."

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