TOWIE star Harry Derbridge has reportedly been left ‘absolutely devastated’ by the death of his ex-boyfriend Rhys Alan Smith.
Sources said the reality star, who dated Rhys in 2013, has been ‘crying all day’ and is being comforted by his cousin Amy Childs who is reportedly just as shocked by the tragic news.
On Sunday it was revealed that Rhys had been found dead in Tenerife last week, where he is said to have lived. His cause of death is currently unknown.
Tragedy: TOWIE star Harry Derbridge has reportedly been left ‘absolutely devastated’ by the death of his ex-boyfriend Rhys Alan Smith
A source close to Harry told OK!: ‘Harry’s absolutely devastated to hear that Rhys has died. It has come as such a huge shock to him. He’s been crying all day.’
They added that Amy has been just as heartbroken by news of Rhys’ passing.
‘She is so shocked, she couldn’t believe it when she heard the news,’ the source said.
‘She’s been trying to comfort Harry, but he is inconsolable. It’s just so, so sad.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Harry Derbridge and Amy Childs for comment.
Heartbreaking: Sources said the reality star, who dated Rhys in 2013, has been ‘crying all day’ after learning his ex had been found dead in Tenerife
Close: Harry’s cousin Amy Childs has reportedly been consoling him, with a source adding: ‘She is so shocked, she couldn’t believe it when she heard the news’
Rhys dated TOWIE star Harry in 2013 with the former couple regularly appearing at events together before Harry dated Bobby Norris.
In 2014, Harry, who is now engaged to beau Dean Rowland, split from Bobby after he told the reality star he had slept with his ex at the beginning of their romance.
Only recently on TOWIE, Harry and Bobby have been caught in several bitter rows as they addressed their past split, although Rhys was never directly named on the show.
Rhys’ last Instagram post was on April 3 where he shared a photo of himself in Tenerife captioned: ‘Quality time with myself.’
Exes: Rhys dated TOWIE star Harry in 2013 with the former couple regularly appearing at events together before Harry dated Bobby Norris (Harry and Bobby pictured in 2014)
Prior to that, he had spent time in Dubai where he had shared several pictures of himself enjoying various activities such as kayaking with friends.
Rhys dated TOWIE star Harry in 2013 with the former couple regularly appearing at events together before Harry dated Bobby.
In 2014, Harry, who is now engaged to beau Dean, split from Bobby after he told the reality star he had slept with an ex at the beginning of their romance.
He said at the time: ‘Before I tell you this I absolutely love you so much. Please don’t cry, please. When we was in Tenerife I did sleep with my ex. I’m f**king so sorry because I f**king never meant to hurt you, I really didn’t.’
Last photo: Rhys’ last Instagram post was on April 3 where he shared a photo of himself in Tenerife captioned: ‘Quality time with myself’
Only recently on TOWIE, Harry and Bobby have been caught in several bitter rows as they addressed their past split, although Rhys was never directly named on the show.
Bobby, who went on to ‘take a break’ from the ITVBe series, branded Harry a ‘compulsive liar’ and accused him of trying to ‘rewrite the history’ of their break-up, which took place seven years ago.
The reality star’s pal Amy Childs – who is also Harry’s cousin – tried to build bridges between the pair by inviting them both to dinner, however the meeting ended in a bitter row and Bobby stormed off.
Harry had been unhappy with Amy carrying on a friendship with his ex, despite the fact their relationship ended seven years ago and Harry is now engaged.
Sad: Earlier this year, he had spent time in Dubai where he had shared several pictures of himself enjoying various activities such as kayaking with friends (pictured in March)