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Liverpool Echo
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Sophie McCoid

Gogglebox viewers send love to Chris Eubank after son's death

Gogglebox fans were quick to send their love to Chris Eubank following his son's death.

Chris' son Sebastian was found dead on a beach in Dubai aged just 29.

Chris confirmed the news in a statement and said: ""Never did I ever imagine I would write these words or experience the feeling I now have at the loss of my son.

READ MORE: Chris Eubank's son Sebastian, 29, found dead on Dubai beach

"My family and I are devastated to hear of the death of Sebastian just days before what would have been his 30th birthday.

“He leaves his wife Salma, his son Raheem born just a month ago, his mother Karron Meadows, brothers Nathanael, Chris, Jr, Joseph, one sister Emily and countless relatives and friends.

Sebastian Eubank and his dad Chris Eubank (PA)

“Sebastian grew up in Hove in England but in the last few years made his life in Dubai where he had a wide circle of friends and was a leader in the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and of alternative therapies.

"As well as being a personal trainer and professional boxer, Sebastian was also a deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom.

"He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be forever in the thoughts of friends and family. As a family we now kindly ask to be given space and privacy to celebrate his life and remember the son, the brother, the husband, the friend.”

The tragic news came out at the same time as Chris was appearing on Gogglebox with his other son Chris Eubank Jr.

And lots of viewers were quick to send love and condolences to Chris.

The Para said: "Love to Chris Eubank (crying emoji)"

Jonathan Lasana said: "Sad news and strange watching and laughing with Chris and his other son on #CelebrityGogglebox at same time the news is announced."

Michael Hogan said: "Oh how awful. Even more poignant that Chris and Chris Jr are currently on #CelebrityGogglebox, filmed in happier times."

Dave said: "Really feeling it for Chris Eubank and today's terrible news about his son just before his 30th birthday. Watching Chris on Celebrity Gogglebox right now and seeing him so happy not knowing the devastating news coming his way. Sad"

*Gogglebox continues at 9pm on Channel 4 next Friday

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