Natalie Pinkham’s close friend, Caroline Flacks, a former Love Island host, committed suicide on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40.
She was fired by Love Island management shortly before her death after a drunken brawl with her partner Lewis.
The popular broadcaster, who had spoken about her mental health problems, was fired before a prospective legal action could even begin. She was quickly replaced with Laura Whitmore.
Natalie Pinkham And Caroline Flack Sister Jody, Bonding
Natalie Pinkham and Caroline Flack’s sister Jody are working together to plan a festival in her honor. This summer, the former YOU cover star and Love Island presenter will be honored with a small one-day celebration.
Flackstock will take place on Monday, July 25th at Englefield House in Berkshire. The event will commemorate Caroline Flack’s life through comedy, dance, and musical performances.
Moreover, the ticket proceeds will benefit mental health organizations Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans, and Charlie Waller Trust – all of which Caroline was passionate about.
Some of the other helping hands are, Caroline’s mother, Christine, Dawn O’Porter, Anna Blue, Sarah Tyekiff, and Leigh and Jill Francis.
Christine stated on Friday’s GMB that “the grief will never disappear” over her untimely death. However, the next festival will be a “good” occasion to honor her(Daily Mail).
Caroline met Natalie while working on a poker program and the two have been friends since.
Jody, Caroline’s Twin sister who is like her other half has suffered most from the loss, says Christine. Christine and Jody fulfilled her dream this year by shooting Caroline Flack: Her Life And Death on Channel 4.
Caroline frequently discussed her close bond with her film editor twin, claiming that they shared a bed until they were four years old. They were also in the same school class.
Caroline noted in her 2015 autobiography, Storm in a C Cup, “The beautiful thing about having a twin is that you always have someone to play with.”
“I never knew what it was like to be alone during my whole youth, from the time I woke up to the moment I went to sleep.”
Jody has three daughters, Zuzu, Willow, and Delilah, and Christine admits that they are “struggling as well.”
The Flacks do everything they can to keep Caroline’s memory alive.
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Presenter Natalie Pinkham Is Helping With Flackstock
Natalie Pinkham, Leigh Francis, and Dawn O’Porter organized the event, Flackstock after grieving Caroline’s loss during the lockdown.
Pinkham, Caroline’s close friend, hopes the Flackstock will act as a final send-off for the celebrity since she missed out on holding a memorial for her.
Natalie told the Sunday Mirror, ‘The lockdown started immediately after Caroline died. We had a funeral but no suitable memorial service.’
‘Her death was difficult to absorb, and we had to do it on our own.’ It’s a gathering of all her friends and relatives. It’s still tough for me to talk about her in the past tense.
‘I truly hope it is something for her mother to focus on. But most importantly, it generates donations for mental health while also being a suitable homage to her,’ she added.
Natalie Imbruglia, Fleur East, and Louise Redknapp have all agreed to appear, as have comedians Noel Fielding, Joel Dommett, and Paddy McGuinness.
Dermot O’Leary, Janette Manrara, and Aljaz Skorjanec from Strictly Come Dancing are also on the bill.
Natalie described how, following Caroline’s death, she sought the support of a grief therapist, who she claims “helped [her] a lot.”
Speaking with GMB, Christine said, “It’s the finest thing I can think of to honor her. She was the type of person that considered other people’s feelings and what you said since things may hurt.”
‘This will be a positive occasion as we’ll be singing and perhaps sobbing, and everyone who has been asked has said yes if they can or has offered.’
Meet Natalie Pinkham’s Husband, Owain Walbyoff
Natalie Pinkham is married to Endemol Games’ Managing Director, Owain Walbyoff. The pair got engaged in November 2010 and married in July 2012 in Portugal.
They are blessed with two children, a son, and a daughter. Their first child was born, Wilfred Otto Walbyoff, on January 17, 2015. She gave birth to their second child, a girl named, Willow Mirela Walbyoff, on June 20, 2016.
Though the couple routinely shared some pictures with the family, they have never disclosed the face of their children on social media.