Love Island star Ruchee Gurung was left utterly heartbroken following the unexpected death of her father just weeks after she was dumped from the villa.

On Friday (July 14), the beautician took to Instagram to share the devastating news where she branded him her hero online.

Alongside a series of snaps with her ‘Baba’, Ruchee – who was the first Islander to be dumped from the Majorcan mansion this series – shared a heartfelt tribute to her “first love”.

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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 TV star – who hails from Nepal – went on: “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 fulfil 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.

Ruchee added: “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.”

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It didn’t take long before her fellow Islanders and adoring fans rushed to support her online, with fresh dumped Catherine Agbaje writing: “So so sorry for your lost. Stay strong my love.”

Mal Nicol added: “Darling Ruchee!!! My heart is with you!!! Lots of love!! Stay strong!!!” as Andre echoed: “Condolences to you and your family [heartbroken emoji] sorry for your loss, sending you love!”

Ruchee was brutally dumped from the villa after she landed in the bottom two alongside Ella Thomas.

Love Island continues on weekdays from 9pm on ITV2 or catch up on ITVX.

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