Love Island 2023 star heartbroken after dad unexpectedly dies
Posted by  badge Boss on Jul 14, 2023 - 09:39PM
Ruchee Gurung described her dad as courageous and selfless (Picture: Instagram/Ruchee Gurung)

is heartbroken after her hero dad died

The 24-year-old beautician shared the devastating news on Instagram alongside a gallery of photos.

She wrote: ‘My Hero ❤️ I can’t believe it, my heart is aching so much. My first love ❤️ I’m so heartbroken.

‘You were the most courageous and selfless man. You never said no to me, it was always “whatever my daughter wants”. You’re the reason I am who I am today, my twin flame ❤️,’ the tribute continued.

‘You were so passionate about what you did. I loved hearing about all your adventurous stories from rescuing climbers on their way up to Everest, to taking a 6-year-old to a monastery so he can fulfill his purpose to become a monk, to flying during a war in .

‘You taught me to always follow my dreams and to do whatever makes me happy and I’m so so so proud to call you my Baba.

Ruchee’s dad taught her to follow her dreams (Picture: Instagram/Ruchee Gurung)

‘I’m going to miss you so much, it breaks my heart that you were taken from us so unexpectedly. My Baba, my world, my whole heart ❤️ Your smile and presence will be missed dearly.

‘RIP my angel ?️ I love you forever and always Baba. You will forever live in my heart ❤️.’

Her fellow islanders commented their condolences.

‘So so sorry for your lost ?Stay strong my love?,’ wrote Catherine Agbaje.

Ruchee was the first to leave the villa (Picture: ITV)

Andre Furtado added: ‘Condolences to you and your family? sorry for your loss, sending you love!’

Mal Nicol shared: ‘Darling Ruchee!!! My heart is with you!!! lots of love!! Stay strong!!! ❤️’

Ruchee left the villa first after islanders had to pick between her and Ella Thomas. She had the before her early departure.