Love Island winner Jess Harding heartbroken after death of beloved family member

LOVE Island winner Jess Harding is heartbroken after the death of her beloved grandad.

The reality star, 22, shared a sweet black and white picture with the man she called her 'soldier' as she shared the sad news.

Jess Harding has lost her beloved grandad
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Jess Harding has lost her beloved grandad
Jess also shared this snap of her holding her grandad's arm in his final days
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Jess also shared this snap of her holding her grandad's arm in his final days

She began the emotional post: "My Soldier, My Grenadier Guard, My Grandad.

"87 years on this world, you’re the most amazing and precious man ever!

"I love you forever and always! Grandads Girl."

Jess ended her message: "God bless" and added a white dove emoji.

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The beauty technician also shared several more images, including one poignant snap of her holding her grandad's arm in hospital.

There was also a sweet shot of her grandad all suited and booted, posing next to a model of a royal guard.

Jess was quickly inundated with sympathy from her followers and pals.

Former Love Island star Lucinda Strafford wrote: "Sending you so much love Jess."

Chloe Burrows and Samie Elishi added a string of hearts.

Danica Taylor commented: "Sending love, so sorry for your loss."

Catherine Agbaje, who was on the same series of the dating show as Jess, also added: "Sorry for your loss Jess, sending strength and love, love you."

Tasha Ghouri, meanwhile, posted: "Sending so much love."

Jess won Love Island this summer
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Jess won Love Island this summerCredit: Rex