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Frances Kindon

How did Sophie Gradon die? Inquest reveals tragic circumstances of Love Islander's death

Sophie Gradon fans were left reeling when the beautiful 32 year old was found dead at her parent's home on June 20 last year.

The Love Island star's boyfriend Aaron Armstrong and his brother Ryan made the shocking discovery, with Aaron carrying out CPR while his brother called 999.

Aaron called at the property after Sophie failed to respond to his texts and was so traumatised that he took his own life three weeks later.

How did Sophie Gradon die?

Love Island's Sophie Gradon died last year aged 32 (PA)

Why Sophie Gradon's parents are swerving her inquest over new evidence

The reality star was found dead at her parents' home in Medburn, Ponteland.

An inquest held at North Shields Coroners Court on April 18 ruled that Sophie died from hanging after ingesting a cocktail of drink and drugs.

There was no third party involvement.

Det Sgt Neill Jobling of Northumbria Police told the hearing she told a male friend she was having 'suicidal thoughts' in an early morning text message exchange.

Sophie Gradon inquest: Love Island star died by suicide after taking drugs and booze

A message sent at 1.44am read: "I would never want to do that to my family but if I could escape I would."

The coroner's court heard how Sophie and her boyfriend had been exchanging texts the day before that were "very general and loving in nature".

But when she failed to respond to his messages on June 20, worried Aaron and Ryan decided to pay her a visit.

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