Caroline Flack's brother 'never recovered' from her death, inquest hears

The brother of TV presenter Caroline Flack took his own life having "never recovered" after his sister's death, an inquest heard.

Paul Flack, 55, was found unresponsive at his home in Sandringham Road, Norwich, on 21 June, and died later in hospital.

His partner told Norfolk Coroner's Court how he had struggled with his father developing dementia and his younger sister's death in 2020.

Area Coroner Johanna Thompson gave a narrative conclusion, stating Paul Flack died while under the influence of alcohol and that his "intent in doing so is unknown".

He was described as "everyone's favourite person" by his partner Joanna Millington, but she said this "took its toll".

His sister, the ex-Love Island and X Factor host, was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington, east London, on 15 February 2020.

"We then went into lockdown for Covid," Millington said.

"I do not think Paul ever recovered from this."

An inquest later established Caroline Flack took her own life, aged 40, having feared press intrusion ahead of her trial accused of assaulting her boyfriend.

Earlier, the inquest heard Paul Flack sought help for low mood from his GP in August 2020.

But he did not attend follow-up appointments or counselling.

The self-employed graphic designer also struggled to find work as the "industry had begun to decline", which "contributed to his sadness", his partner of 32 years said.

His father Ian developed dementia in his early 70s in recent years, and died at the beginning of this year.

Millington added: "[Paul] was a lovely person, he took a lot on from everyone.

"There was no suggestion he would ever harm himself, he said he never would."