Towie star Lauren Goodger has said a mutual friend has died from coronavirus, as the Covid-19 pandemic grips the nation. Sharing an image of her mate, referred to as Spud, Lauren implored her followers to take the lockdown rules seriously. Read the latest updates: Coronavirus news live.
According to the reality star, he died after contracting the illness in hospital – however she didn’t share more details pertaining to his symptoms. ‘Rest in peace Spud.
This virus is real, and it’s spreading,’ a message on Lauren’s Instagram read on Wednesday. It added: ‘Please stay at home people.’ The 33-year-old star added: ‘So sad a friend of a friend died yesterday from Islington. ‘He caught the virus from hospital and didn’t make it. ‘This is real