TOWIE star Harry Derbidge’s ex Rhys Alan Smith tragically passes away

TOWIE star Harry Derbidge’s ex Rhys Alan Smith tragically passes away in Tenerife as Gemma Collins leads the heartbreaking tributes

TOWIE star Harry Derbidge’s ex Rhys Alan Smith has died.

According to The Sun, Rhys was tragically found dead in Tenerife last week, where he is said to have lived. His cause of death is unknown.     

Gemma Collins led the heartbreaking tributes to Rhys as she commented on the reality star’s last shared picture to Instagram on 3 April.

Heartbreaking: TOWIE star Harry Derbidge’s ex Rhys Alan Smith has died (pictured together in 2013) 

Gemma, 40, put: ‘My heart will never be the same I won’t ever be the same love you Reece ❤️.’

While James Argent added: ‘Love you mate,’ followed by a heart emoji and praying hands. 

MailOnline has contacted Harry’s representative and TOWIE for further comment.  

So sad: Gemma Collins led the heartbreaking tributes to Rhys as she commented on the reality star's last shared picture on 3 April (pictured together in a throwback photo shared by Rhys earlier this year)

So sad: Gemma Collins led the heartbreaking tributes to Rhys as she commented on the reality star’s last shared picture on 3 April (pictured together in a throwback photo shared by Rhys earlier this year) 

Sad: Gemma, 40, put: 'My heart will never be the same I won’t ever be the same love you Reece ❤️', while James Argent added: 'Love you mate,' followed by a heart emoji and praying hands

Sad: Gemma, 40, put: ‘My heart will never be the same I won’t ever be the same love you Reece ❤️’, while James Argent added: ‘Love you mate,’ followed by a heart emoji and praying hands