LOVE Island star Ruchee Gurung has been left heartbroken following the unexpected death of her father.
The beautician, who was the first to be dumped from the villa this series, shared the devastating news this evening as she branded him her hero.
Alongside a series of pictures with her ‘Baba’, Ruchee, whose dad was from Nepal, 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.”
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Her 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 Afghanistan.
“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.
“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.”
Ruchee added: “RIP my angel. I love you forever and always Baba. You will forever live in my heart.”
Her fellow Islanders from this series rushed to support her, with freshly dumped Catherine writing: “So so sorry for your lost. Stay strong my love.”
Mal commented: “Darling Ruchee!!! My heart is with you!!! lots of love!! Stay strong!!!”
While Andre added: “Condolences to you and your family???? sorry for your loss, sending you love!”
Ruchee was brutally dumped from the villa first after landing in the bottom two alongside Ella Thomas.
Her Islanders were given the choice about who to send home and picked her – leaving fans fuming.
Since leaving the show, Ruchee sparked speculation she had reunited with Andre, who she was coupled with in the villa.
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Ruchee moved towards Andre after initially being coupled up with Medhi by the public.
