Love Island star Jack Fowler has been left devastated after a close friend died in a freak diving accident in Ibiza.
Kevin Smith, 35, from London, is believed to have drowned on Wednesday after a free diving trip went horribly wrong.
He's believed to have run in trouble while free diving - a form of underwater diving that involves learning to hold your breath for long periods - at a spot called Punta Galera close to San Antonio.
The area is believed to be a stone quarry close to the sea, and Kevin was believed to have been practicing underwater photography while free diving.
Reports suggest he was pulled from the water unconscious and emergency workers fought to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kevin is thought to have worked as a personal trainer in Ibiza after moving to the island in 2016.
The tragedy has deeply affected TV star Jack, who broke down in tears while sharing a message about his pal online.
He posted a video which showed him sobbing in his car as he asked fans to donate to a fundraiser to help get Kevin's body back to the UK.
He said: "Yesterday I lost one of my boys. Kevin. He was one of the boys that always enjoyed life.
"He passed away yesterday through a snorkelling accident. We are going to set up a GoFund me page cos he passed in Ibiza so we need to get him back."
"And I know the family and friends and everyone who met him would be eternally grateful if we could help get him home.
"Anyone who met Kevin knew he just loved life."
Jack shared a number of pictures and videos of himself with Kevin, and added a poignant message on his Instagram page.
He wrote: "I feel broken hearted with knowing you’re not here anymore Kev.
"I remember when I first met you I knew you were going to be in my life for a long time. I told you many times that people like you are so rare to find and that anyone who met you or had you in their life was extremely lucky.
"We have so many memories together that I honestly will cherish for rest of my life.
"I love you bro and I feel completely empty inside knowing I’m not going to see your piercing blue eyes, infectious smile or hear you contagious laugh anymore. I'm so sorry that it’s happened like this. I really love you bro and I miss you so much already."
The fundraiser on GoFundMe has already raised almost £35,000.
The organiser added in a statement posted on the page: "I think I speak for us all when I say that we are heartbroken to of heard the news that our good friend Kevin sadly lost his life in a tragic snorkelling accident yesterday.
"Kevin has had so many mental and physical battles whilst always on the search to live his dream life. After nearly two years of moving to Ibiza, grinding through each lockdown, he finally was able to live his dream and enjoy his hiking, snorkelling, chasing the sunsets and discovering new locations. He was so open and friendly with a very strong moral compass. He was an inspiration and loved by so many.
"With the travel restrictions that are in place, there are complications with his family going to get him and bringing him home. This is why we have set up this go fund me so we can help his family bring him home as soon as physically possible, privately if we are able to.
"Any additional donations will be put towards the memorial so please, any amount, big or small, would be appreciated!"
A Civil Guard spokesman previously confirmed the man pulled from the water was a 35-year-old Brit, adding: "An investigation is underway."
A spokesman for the regional government-controlled emergency response coordination centre added: "We received a call to say a man had been pulled unconscious out of the water around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
"He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards despite attempts to revive him and save his life."
