July 6th 2024.
Lauren Goodger recently took to social media to share a tribute to her late ex-boyfriend, Jake McLean, on the second anniversary of his death. The Towie star posted a photo of a tattoo she had started having removed when they first separated, but had never finished. It was a tattoo of Jake's name on her wrist, which she had as a symbol of their romance.
Jake's death in 2022 at the young age of 33 left Lauren heartbroken. He was killed in a car crash while on holiday in Bodrum, Turkey with his then-girlfriend and Towie cast member Yazmin Oukhellou. The accident also left Yazmin seriously injured and in the hospital. It was later revealed that Jake was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time of the crash. His medical cause of death was listed as traumatic head injuries.
Lauren and Jake had dated from 2012 until 2016, and even though they had separated, she still had his name tattooed on her wrist. However, on the second anniversary of his death, Lauren noticed that the tattoo had become more visible, almost as if it had been freshly inked. She saw it as a sign from Jake, and shared the photo on social media, writing, "Today my friend said let me see your arm and I looked at my wrist and there is Jake's name clear as day WOW."
In a separate tribute post, Lauren shared a photo of the two of them and wrote a heartfelt message, "Thinking of you today Jake, always in my heart and thoughts. Such a terrible loss. Love always, Lauren." It's clear that Jake's death has deeply affected Lauren, and she has had a tough time dealing with it along with other personal tragedies.
Just weeks after Jake's death, Lauren's second child, Lorena, also passed away shortly after birth. And on the day of her baby's funeral, Lauren was assaulted. She also went through a rocky time in terms of romance, with her on-and-off relationship with 25-year-old boyfriend Charles Drury. In April 2023, Lauren's grandfather also passed away.
All of these personal tragedies took a toll on Lauren's mental health, causing her to lose nearly three stone in weight as she struggled to eat. She opened up about her struggles in an interview, saying, "You'll never get over it, you never move on but you learn to live and heal." She also spoke about how being a mother to her two-year-old daughter, Larose, has been her biggest source of strength during this difficult time.
Lauren has gradually made a return to public life over the past year, but she has done it slowly and in the right way. She shared that she hopes to inspire other women one day, but for now, she is still healing from her traumas. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. They can be reached via email, phone, or their website's Submit Stuff page. As Lauren continues to heal and move forward, she is grateful for the support of her fans and loved ones.
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