Dr Alex George has left his fans heartbroken after the former Love Island star shared a video tribute to his late brother Llyr on World Suicide Prevention Day.
The former reality TV star was left devastated after his younger brother took his own life in July 2020 after a long battle with his mental health.
Since Llyr's devastating death, Dr Alex, 30, has worked tirelessly to raise awareness for suicide prevention, and his latest video post about the life-changing passing of his little brother has touched thousands of people across the nation.
The heartbreaking video saw Llyr throughout several different stages in his life, from childhood, through to his teenage years and young adulthood as he enjoyed family holidays, Christmas time and other memorable occasions with his nearest and dearest.
Alongside the video, Dr Alex shared how much he missed his younger brother, while his voice can be heard in the video saying: "If I could tell Llyr anything, it would be 'I miss you'".
"Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. I'm sat here watching this video, wondering how this ever could have come to pass. Why are you gone? Will I ever see you again? Did I miss an opportunity to save you?" Alex penned underneath the video.
"If you are amongst the darkness, please reach out for help. Always remember, this too shall pass. Samaritans are 24/7 on 116 123.
"Please don't become a memory to your loved ones. The fact 'A Better Day' is being published next week is no accident. Prevention is key, arm young people with the tools. Knowledge and most importantly the words they need.
"I don't want anyone to get the call I did. Given them a copy of my book, it could be the difference."
Alex's brother Llyr had hoped to follow in his footsteps and had been accepted to medical school.
He tragically took his own life a month before he was due to start after struggling with his mental health.
The star - who rose to fame on the 2018 series of Love Island - has been a passionate advocate for discussing mental health more openly.
Since losing his 19-year-old brother in 2020, Alex had said he plans to achieve a lasting legacy for better mental health services in the UK in memory of his late brother.
Dr Alex recently revealed that he has been taking medication for anxiety and urged others to help break the stigma surrounding medication used to treat mental health issues.
"I take medication, alongside therapy and self care, to help with my anxiety. I really needed this treatment but for years I didn’t access it, on reflection I was worried about what people would think," he wrote.
"I can tell you now, I am not ashamed. I AM PROUD to take control of my own health. This does not make me weak or less able, it makes me stronger."
If you need confidential support you can call the Samaritans, which can be reached round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call them on the phone. You can reach them by calling 116 123, by emailing jo@samaritans.org or by visiting www.samaritans.org
