Louis Tomlinson’s sister Félicité told ‘I love you always’ by heartbroken X Factor finalist Anthony Russell
LOUIS Tomlinson’s X Factor act Anthony Russell has paid tribute to his late sister Félicité, telling her: “I love you always”.
The heartbroken 28-year-old has spoken out for the first time since the One Direction star’s sister was found dead aged 18.
Anthony – who was caught with what was believed to be cocaine before being kicked off the X Factor live tour – posted a heartfelt message in her memory.
He said: “I don’t know what to say, I can’t put it into words the sadness I feel or the heartbreak I feel for this amazing family.
“I am sending all my love and strength to u all and I love u all so much. Felicite I love you always xxxx.”
Félicité was found dead at her home on Wednesday from a suspected heart attack.
The death of Felicite — known as Fizzy — is being treated as “unexplained” at this stage.
Louis has been left “devastated and distraught” by the tragedy.
She has been praised as “loveable, caring, bright and beautiful” by sources close to the singer.
A full post-mortem examination will take place and toxicology tests will be carried out.
Félicité’s best friend, rapper Lukey Storey, thought to be 33, said they had been “busy running away from our demons” in an emotional tribute as he insisted: “It should of been me.”
The musician, who was once Pro Green’s DJ, wrote: “There aren’t words for how painful this is.
“I’m writing in a state of shock. She was one of the kindest, sweetest, purist people I’d ever met. A purity too rare for this world.
“In many ways u were my first and only fan who always spoke to me about my music, telling me how important it was and encouraging me to write more and more. “We understood each other from the get go.
“I relapsed in my flat with only you there beside me , I saw in you what I carry too, I wish we had spent more time together sober, but we rarely were.”
He added: “Too busy running away from our demons. Keeping each others pain in perfect company: We were pain twins.
“It feels like it should of been me, and a bad dream I will soon wake up from. I keep crying, not eaten or slept since I heard the news.
“I wish I could have done something, anything to have not let this happen. The last thing you said to me was calling me ‘bubba’ that you were proud of me for getting clean again.
“I replied thank you my darling and what I asked of u the next day will haunt me to my grave. Today I wish I was right there with you. It could of been me, or anyone in our circle of maniacs.”
Lukey, whose real name is Luke Brinkers, went on: “I think it should of been me. I didn’t know wether I should even post this or make any of my feelings public because it feels too real , raw and personal.”
“I might even delete this depending on how I feel after posting it. Who the f**k knows.
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“I think all I can now say is I’ve never been more aware of how temporary life is and f**king hold on to your loved ones and tell them you love them everyday because once they’re gone they’re gone.
“I’m f**king angry. I’ve got nothing else. Felicite You graced my life in such a short time and I will now miss you forever.”
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