Tabby Brown, a model and reality TV personality who was linked to both Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli, has sadly passed away at the age of 38.
Her former manager confirmed her death on Tuesday, although the exact cause remains unknown.
Originally from south London, Tabby gained recognition among English audiences through her appearance on the Channel 5 dating show ‘The Bachelor’.
Besides her reality TV endeavours, she also worked as a Playboy model and had a career as a dancer. She was featured in music videos for artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dizzee Rascal, and B.O.B. and appeared in advertisements for major brands like Canon, Virgin Atlantic, AXE, and Lynx.
There were rumours of a romantic involvement between Tabby and Chelsea player Raheem Sterling during his Manchester City tenure in 2016, as they were seen leaving the Lowry Hotel together after a date.
Additionally, former Manchester City star Mario Balotelli dated Tabby for seven months in 2011.
Tributes have been pouring in on social media following her death, with musician NayNay saying in a statement, “What a light you were; your outer exterior matched your insides; so beautiful. I’m genuinely shocked and saddened that you’re gone. Rest in eternal peace, Tabby.”
Vas J. Morgan, star of The Only Way is Essex, added, “My heart is broken.”
Bereaved friends and family have also paid their respects under Tabby’s last Instagram photo, which was posted in February 2022.
One described her as a “true angel”, while another said, “Rest in peace, beautiful; this definitely came as a shock. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.”