Aaron Armstrong: Sophie Gradon's boyfriend dies weeks after her death

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The boyfriend of Sophie Gradon, a former Love Island contestant who died last month, has been found dead.

Aaron Armstrong, 25, was discovered on Tuesday at a property in Northumberland.

The day before, he posted an emotional tribute to his late girlfriend online saying: "Just wish I could cuddle you all day miss you so much."

Gradon, 32, a former Miss Great Britain, was found dead at her family house on 20 June.

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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At around 12.20pm today [10 July] police received a report from the ambulance service that a 25-year-old man had been found deceased at a property on Furnace Road in Bebside, Blyth.

"There is not believed to be any third party involvement."

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Gradon was crowned Miss Newcastle and Miss Great Britain in 2009

After Gradon's funeral, five days ago, Armstrong posted a picture, external of the order of service with a caption that read: "I love you with all my heart my beautiful angel I'm absolutely heartbroken I can't stop crying."

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