MX23RW : Friday, November 8 20:50:40| >> :600:131432270:131432270:

Doctor Alex takes social media break after death of younger brother

Doctor Alex George announces a break from social media following the tragic death of his younger brother last month.

Doctor Alex George has announced that he will be taking a break from social media following the death of his younger brother last month.

The 30-year-old, a former contestant on Love Island, spent the first half of the year keeping his 1.5 million followers updated with the latest coronavirus developments from the frontline through his day job as an A&E doctor.

Late last month George revealed the heartbreaking news that he had lost his 20-year-old brother Llyr to mental health issues, just weeks before the youngster was due to start medical school himself.

Posting on Instagram earlier this week, George told his followers: "I have decided to take a few weeks off social media. With everything that's happened it's important for my mental health that I take some time offline.

"I am focusing on my family and friends as well as looking after myself. I'm also going to spend some time thinking and working on a few projects that are close to my heart.

"Without doubt A&E will continue to keep me busy too. Thank you for your support and see you all in a few weeks. Stay safe and be kind to yourselves."

A few weeks ago the star revealed that he had been subjected to a cruel message from a troll questioning why he was still active on social media in the wake of his brother's death.

ID:411661: cacheID:411661:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2120:

Follow us on X/Twitter and like us on Facebook for the latest entertainment news alerts.

Media Mole Black Friday Offer: Get Sky Entertainment, Sky Stream & Netflix for just £19 a month + £0 upfront fee for 24 months!
Prices may change during this period. Ends December 3, 2024

Restore Data
Share this article now:
Alex George and his younger brother Llyr
Read Next:
Doctor Alex George posts heartbreaking tribute following brother's funeral
>
Read more about Alex George Entertainment
rhs 2.0
New TV Picks header

Thursday, November 7


The Day of the Jackal: Sky On-demand/NOW, from 2am
First five episodes of a new drama thriller starring Eddie Redmayne as an elite assassin

Married at First Sight UK: E4, 9pm
The boys and girls go on separate nights out, joined by some faces from earlier in the experiment

EastEnders: iPlayer, from 6am and BBC One, 7.30pm
So what's happened to Bianca then?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: BBC Three, 9pm
Beverley Knight is this week's guest judge as the remaining queens for the annual Rusical week