Who was Paul Burns, how did Sophie Gradon’s friend die and when was his funeral?
PAUL Burns was friends with many Newcastle reality stars before he sadly passed away.
But just who was he? And how did the late Love Island star Sophie Gradon know him? Here's what we know...
Who was Paul Burns?
Paul Burns was a 37-year-old bar manager.
He was the boss at Newcastle's The Botanist bar.
He was known locally as "Mr Newcastle".
Paul was good friends with the cast of Geordie Shore, both past and present.
How did Paul Burns die?
Paul died on June 2, 2018.
It is unclear how he died, only that he was found dead in Newcastle just hours after celebrating a birthday with his best friend Vicky Pattison.
The former Geordie Shore star was left grief-stricken by his loss and shared a heartbreaking tribute to him online two days after his death.
She wrote: “I don’t know what to post. I don’t know what to say. But this seemed fitting.
“@mrpaulburns1 you are my best friend, my oldest friend and one of the most amazing people in the world.
His funeral was on June 15, 2018 and was attended by many reality stars including Vicky, Marnie Simpson and Charlotte Crosby.
How did Sophie Gradon know Paul Burns?
Sophie Gradon went to her friend's funeral just a week before her own death and told how she'd "never felt so emotional".
The 32-year-old was found dead at her parent's home near Newcastle on June 20, 2018 and police have ruled out suspicious circumstances.
It's believed she knew him through the Newcastle club scene.