Laura Whitmore has opened up about the loss of her friend Caroline Flack, revealing she’s still struggling to come to terms with it.
The UK presenter sadly passed in February of this year, aged 40 and her death came as a shock to those who knew her.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan, Laura said, “It’ll never be OK and it’ll never be right. It did scare me.
“She was so strong-willed and feisty and I remember thinking, ‘God, I wish I could be as strong as her.'”
She continued, “I felt like if people said things, it wouldn’t bother her. But obviously it did because everyone is human.
“I don’t want to speculate reasons because nobody will ever know. (But) it did frighten me.”
Laura and Caroline had been friends for over a decade, and at the time of her death, the Bray native paid an emotional tribute to her pal.
“Anyone who knew Caroline knew she was vivacious, loving and had a passion for life, which is why none of this makes sense,” she said.
“She was bubbly and for such a small stature, commanded a room. She loved to laugh and had the most infectious chuckle.
“She also had many struggles. I’m not going to pretend that she was perfect, but is anyone?”
She continued, “To everyone, be kind in what you say. Caroline, I’m so sad for you, for your family. I’m angry that you saw this as your only option as I know how much love and support you had, I’m sorry you didn’t know that.
“I’m not sure when but I’ll see you on the dance floor again and I hope you’re at peace and know that you are loved.”