Love Island star heartbroken after losing four family members in just three weeks

LOVE Island star Marcel Somerville has revealed four of his family members have died this month.

The devastated star, 36, explained why he's been quieter than usual on social media with a new Instagram post.

He wrote: "This year has had so many highs and lows and it’s only February.

"I’ve lost 4 family members in 3 weeks and it’s really slapped me in the face.

"Life is short, you never know what’s around the corner. So for the short time we are here fill you[r] life with love and adventure!

"Do the things that make you happy and enjoy every moment you can with the ones you love. Exclude all the negativity from your life and live for the people that bring positivity to your world."

He didn't share further details about his losses, but was inundated with support from friends and fans online.

Former Love Islander Jake Quickenden wrote: "Sending love bro always here if you wanna have a cuppa round mine x."

DJ Tom Zanetti left a love heart.

While a fan said: "Sending love &; hugs."

Marcel first shot to fame as part of boyband Blazin' Squad before getting a second bite at fame in 2017 on Love Island.

His relationship with Gabby Allen, with whom he finished in fourth place on the show, lasted almost a year outside of the villa.

Last August Marcel married wife Rebecca Vieira in Portugal.

The couple are parents to son Roman, two.