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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-30T12:13:48.000Z",
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    "A post shared by Paul Flack (@paulyflack)",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPaul Flack, the elder brother of television presenter Caroline Flack, has died at the age of 55, six years following his sister's suicide.\n\nMr Flack was discovered unresponsive at his residence on Sandringham Road in Norwich on June 21.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe was subsequently transported to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, where he died.\n\nMr Flack worked as an artist and graphic designer. His death occurred just three days after he celebrated his 55th birthday, having been born in Enfield on June 18, 1971.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAn inquest into Mr Flack's death was opened yesterday at Norfolk Coroner's Court, presided over by area coroner Yvonne Blake.\n\nNorfolk Coroner’s Court heard that Mr Flack took his own life during the inquest that opened on Monday.\n\nThe hearing was adjourned until October 23 to allow for the gathering of further evidence.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Flack is survived by his partner and two children.\n\nFollowing Ms Flack's death in February 2020 at her London residence aged 40, Mr Flack shared a childhood photograph of his younger sister on Instagram alongside a poignant message: \"This will be my last post here. May those who know feel shame for eternity. Love you Caroline.\"\n\nThis tribute remained the final post on his account.\n\nMr Flack subsequently appeared with his mother, Christine, and sister in the 2021 documentary Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Ricky Gervais 'delivers brutal BBC snub' as comedian rejects The Office reunion for own celebration\n  * Laura Woods fiancé Adam Collard 'attacked by father' as ITV Love Island star's dad faces trial   \n  * Lily Allen furiously hits back after facing complaints over West End Girl tour: 'My artistic choice!'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>        View this post on Instagram            \n>\n> A post shared by Paul Flack (@paulyflack)\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe documentary examined the presenter's struggles with mental health and the circumstances preceding her suicide.\n\nThe family has since campaigned for reforms to how vulnerable individuals are treated by the criminal justice system, media organisations and social media platforms.\n\nMs Flack rose to become one of British television's most recognisable presenters.\n\nShe hosted programmes such as Love Island, X Factor, and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!, whilst also claiming victory on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe grew up in East Wretham, Norfolk, alongside her twin sister Jody, Paul and elder sister Elizabeth.\n\nA coroner subsequently ruled that Ms Flack had taken her own life.\n\nIn the years since her death, the Flack family has organised the annual Flackstock festival, which raises funds for mental health charities whilst honouring the presenter's memory and legacy.\n\nNews of Mr Flack's death prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media, with many remembering both him and his late sister.\n\nFor emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email _jo@samaritans.org_ , visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Caroline Flack's brother Paul dies aged 55, six years after TV star's death"
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