Love Island’s Josh Goldstein sister death latest – Baseball star and girlfriend Shannon St Clair thank fans for support
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LOVE Island USA favorite Josh Goldstein has quit the villa with his girlfriend Shannon St. Clair after his sister's shock death.
Josh was woken up by producers to be told the tragic news before being filmed telling his co-stars.
He broke down as he said how much his sister Lindsey meant to him, explaining his sister was the reason he came on Love Island where he found "the love of his life", Shannon.
Josh took to Instagram to thank his followers for their love and support.
"We just wanted to let everyone know we made it back to Massachusetts. We're home with my family," Josh, 24, said in the while standing with his girlfriend by his side.
official Twitter account said yesterday: "We send our love and condolences to Josh and his family from all of us at Love Island."
Read our Josh Goldstein live blog for the latest news and updates...
JOSH THANKS HIS FANS FOR THE LOVE
SHANNON AND JOSH ON THEIR FIRST DATE
WHO IS SHANNON ST. CLAIRE?
Shannon boasts over 100,000 followers on Instagrm.
The influencer splits her time between New York and New Jersey, but is often seen flying around the world on her social media.
She is a fitness model and brand ambassador and joined the Love Island cast in 2021.
She works as a controller at a construction company. As per her LinkedIn, St Claire went to Temple University in Philadelphia and has a bachelor's degree in business administration.
She has also worked for Xfinity Live as an Eagles Cheerleader, back between 2016 to 2018.
WHO IS JOSH GOLDSTEIN DATING?
Josh had been coupled up with influencer Shannon St. Clair on Love Island prior to his departure.
Since the beginning of the show, and on August 4’s episode the two were whisked away on a romantic ziplining date.
Whilst they were away, Josh asked the 25-year-old to be his girlfriend.
As the show’s only official couple, the duo were odds-on favourites to win the show - and the $100,000 prize money.
WHO IS JOSH GOLDSTEIN?
Josh was born and raised in Haverhill, MA.
He attended Southern New Hampshire University and he earned his degree in 2019.
Josh has Maggie Inc. in which is a modeling agency based in Boston.
According to his social media, Josh loves being around water, and spends time hanging out at the beach and soaking up the sun.
WHAT WAS LINDSEY'S CAUSE OF DEATH?
After an autopsy, Lindsey's cause of death is still unknown, and authorities have ordered further toxicology testing.
WHO WAS LINDSEY?
According to an uncle, Lindsey was a "superstar" who worked for the state helping children stay safe from "abuse and neglect."
Lindsey’s longtime friend that he remembers Lindsey, who died at age 27, as “energetic” and “enthusiastic.”
The Sun can confirm from an online wedding registry that Lindsey and her fiance, Paul Gorton, had a wedding date of October 1, 2022.
WHAT DID JOSH AND SHANNON SAY CONTINUED
After he got his emotional thank yous out to his fans, Shannon jumped in to add her own thanks to all the Love Island viewers who have been supporting them.
She said: “I also wanted to say, we love you guys, and Lindsey was such a huge fan of the show and would always watch her little brother and us and support him. And she’s the reason why we’re together, where we are right now.”
Shannon continued: “She’s the one who signed Josh up for the show, and we always feel like everything happens for a reason. And we owe that all the Lindsey.
“We wanted to thank you all so much for all the messages and posts and the amazing love and support. It does not go unnoticed.”
The caption summed up what the reality star couple most wanted fans to gather from the video: “Thank you for all the support, thanks we love you all so so much.”
WHAT DID JOSH AND SHANNON SAY IN THEIR VIDEO?
Josh spoke first, beginning: “We want to thank everybody, not only for the support throughout the show but the support in this tough time, dealing with the loss of my sister.
“It’s been a hectic couple of days, but we made it back, and we’re with family. And we’re just mourning right now, and we just want to let everybody know that we appreciate all the well-wishes and all the support and everything, it means a lot.”
He added that it “means the world” to him that so many have reached out or sent flowers or food in support.
The star shared that his late sister was “the reason” he was even on the show to begin with and the reason why he was able to meet his girlfriend Shannon.
The TV star said: “I know that it brought my sister joy to watch us grow our relationship and really take it to the outside world, so I appreciate everybody for supporting us throughout the last couple of weeks.”
Josh added that Lindsey was “one of my best friends,” and that it’s going to be “a long journey” to get there, but they’re “gonna be OK.”
COUPLE THANKS FANS FOR SUPPORT
It comes after they thanked fans for their “amazing love and support” after the death of his sister, Lindsey.
After learning about Josh’s loss, fans sent the reality star love and support online, and he wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for being so kind to him during this difficult time.
Both he and Shannon are now with his family in Massachusetts, and they shared a video with fans while hanging out outside by the water.
JOSH AND SHANNON 'CAN'T WAIT' TO SEE COSTARS
Shannon shared a screenshot that Javonny Vega posted to his Instagram stories of his Facetime chat with Love Island couple Cashay Proudfoot and Melvin "Cinco" Holland, Jr.
"Can't wait to see ya again," Javonny captioned his post.
Shannon then shared it to her Instagram stories and declared Josh "and I are next," meaning she was keen to catch up with her fellow reality stars.
Josh then shared Shannon's story with her caption of wanting to reunite with other Love Islanders soon.
FANS SEND LOVE
WHY DID JOSH LEAVE LOVE ISLAND?
On the August 5 episode of Love Island, contestant Josh Goldstein revealed that his sister Lindsey Beth had tragically passed away.
He then announced he would be to cope with the tragedy.
His new girlfriend Shannon St. Clair decided to leave with him in support of her beau.
As the show’s only official couple, the duo were favorites to win the show - and the $100,000 prize money.
WHAT DID JOSH GOLDSTEIN TELL HIS CO-STARS?
Speaking to his fellow Islanders a tearful Josh said: “I just wanna tell you guys that me and Shannon are going home today."
“Unfortunately, my last night. Yeah, I just got word. She was an unbelievable person. She was the reason I’m here.”
He continued: “The reason I found Shannon and met all you guys. And it’s unexpected, but she lived an unbelievable life, and I just need to be home with my family right now to support them, and I just want to let you guys know that I’m so grateful to have met all of you.”
WHO WAS LINDSEY GOLDSTEIN?
Lindsey was the
The pair grew up in Haverhill, .
Her brother Josh shot to fame when he joined season 3 of .
HOW DID LINDSEY GOLDSTEIN DIE?
After an autopsy, Lindsey Goldstein's cause of death is still unknown, and authorities have ordered further toxicology testing.
The local coroner’s office in Lindsey’s native Massachusetts exclusively told The Sun that .
TRIBUTES TO LINDSEY GOLDSTEIN
Social media has been , who worked as a social worker.
Her uncle captioned a photo of his beloved niece: “As some of you may be aware, I tragically & suddenly lost my niece, , of Haverhill Ma, earlier this week. She was about to turn 28."
“Lindsey was a superstar who worked for the State of Ma., keeping children & families safe from abuse & neglect. She helped countless families in her short career."
"She was in the midst of planning her wedding," he revealed.
"Please keep my brother, Marc Goldstein (RHS Class of 82), His wife Lynn, Josh, and her Fiance Paul in your thoughts and prayers this week as they are not coping with this very well."
"She will be sorely missed.”
JOSH: THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT
Josh posted a video to his Instagram thanking his fans for the outpouring of support he says he has received since the news of his sister's passing.
"Thank you for all the support, thanks we love you all so so much," he said in the caption.
JOSH POSTED PHOTO WITH SHANNON PRIOR TO SISTER'S DEATH
Josh shared a photo of him and Shannon St. Claire prior to his sister's death.
"Who do you think is going home tonight?" he asked fans.
LINDSEY: 'HE REALLY DESERVES' LOVE
Lindsey once said her brother, Josh, on the show.
“He really deserves it,” Lindsey said. “He has been so focused on baseball and then getting his masters degree that he hasn’t really been able to focus on relationships."
"I can’t wait to see him," she added.
LINDSEY INTRODUCED JOSH TO 'LOVE ISLAND' SHOW
According to the , Lindsey first introduced her brother, Josh, to the Love Island show.
“I was with my friend and we couldn’t believe how much Josh looked like one of the guys on the show,” Lindsey said.
“I told him all about the show and told him he should fill out the application. And he did. And he kept moving along in the process until now," she went on.
'REST IN PEACE, LINDS'
Friends of the Goldstein family took to Facebook to pay tribute.
"My heart and prayers are with the Goldstein Family today," . "Lindsey was one of the kindest young girls you could have been around and was always a pleasure to bump into on a night out in Haverhill!
"My love is with you all today may you rest in sweetest peace Linds."
LOVE ISLAND TWEETS THEIR SUPPORT
After this tragic news, the Love Island team offered their condolences to Josh and the Goldstein family.
They tweeted: “We send our love and condolences to Josh and his family on behalf of all of us at Love Island.”
JOSH'S MOM: 'WE ARE A VERY CLOSE FAMILY'
“We are a very close family,” Lynn Goldstein said. “Not only he and my daughter and my husband [Marc], but our extended family, as well.
"We do a lot together and have a lot of fun. Going to Joshua’s hockey and baseball games has been so much fun for all of us. He really is a great person. I can see why he made it to the show.”
JOSH GOLDSTEIN'S SISTER LINDSEY WAS 'PLANNING HER WEDDING' BEFORE DEATH
Love Island star Josh Goldstein’s older sister Lindsey was “” before her sudden death at age 27, her devastated family claimed.
Josh, 24, and Shannon, 25, announced on last night’s episode of that they are leaving the villa after learning his .
The Sun can confirm from an online wedding registry that Lindsey and her fiance, Paul Gorton, had a wedding date of October 1, 2022.