Caroline Flack's brother Paul has died at the age of 55, six years after the suicide of the TV presenter.
He was found unresponsive at his Sandringham Road home in Norwich nine days ago on Sunday, June 21, before later dying at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
An inquest into his death was opened at Norfolk Coroner’s Court on Monday (June 29).
Coroner Yvonne Blake said further enquiries would be required before the circumstances surrounding his death could be fully established.
The brief hearing was adjourned until Friday, October 23, while evidence continues to be gathered.
Mr Flack, an artist and graphic designer, is survived by his partner and two children.
This story was originally broken by the Eastern Daily Press, where Caroline and Paul's mum, Christine, worked for many years.
She is remembered as a much-loved and highly regarded colleague by many members of the newsroom.
The life and career of Caroline Flack
Caroline Flack was well-known as a TV presenter, having covered shows such as The Xtra Factor, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! and the main version of The X Factor.
She was also a presenter on Love Island between 2015 and 2019.
In February 2020, she was found dead in her flat in London, with it being ruled a suicide by the coroner.
Following Caroline’s death, Mr Flack posted a childhood photograph of his beloved sister on Instagram.
He wrote: "This will be my last post here.
"May those who know feel shame for eternity.
"Love you Caroline."
The tribute remains his final post on his Instagram account.
After Caroline’s death, the Flack family spoke publicly about the devastating impact of losing her and became determined to challenge what they believed were the circumstances surrounding her final months.
Mr Flack appeared alongside his mother and sister in the 2021 documentary Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death, which explored the presenter’s life, mental health struggles and the events leading up to her death.
In the documentary, the family described Caroline as warm, funny and deeply loved, while also detailing the immense grief they experienced following her death.
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