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Playboy model Tabby Brown, who formerly dated football star Raheem Sterling, has died aged 38.<\/p>\n
Tributes have been pouring in for the late star from South London, who was also an actress and dancer.<\/p>\n
Tabby modelled for high-profile magazines, including Cosmopolitan and ELLE, and also dated Italian footballer Mario Balotelli.<\/p>\n
Some might also recognise her from Channel 5’s The Bachelor, as well as ads for Canon, Virgin Atlantic and Lynx.<\/p>\n
She also had a master’s degree in marketing and featured in music videos for Snoop Dogg, Dizzee Rascal and B.O.B.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> David Beckham leads stars at funeral for Alex Ferguson\u2019s wife Cathy<\/strong><\/p>\n Tabby’s former manager has confirmed the tragic news of her death, the Sun has reported.<\/p>\n Heartbroken fans and friends took to social media to pay tribute to Tabby, describing her as “one of a kind”.<\/p>\n NayNay wrote: “What a light u were, Your outer exterior matched your insides, so beautiful.<\/p>\n “I’m genuinely shocked and saddened you’re gone. Rest in eternal peace Tabby.”<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n While Vas J Morgan, creative director of a leisurewear company Sosala, said: “My heart is broken.”<\/p>\n Another Instagram user wrote: “Rest in peace beautiful, this definitely came as a shock. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.”<\/p>\n “RIP Tabby, you will be truly missed. You were one of a kind,” another commented.<\/p>\n “Heartbreaking news. Rest in peace my angel love you,” penned one more. (sic)<\/p>\n Tabby was previously seen going for a date with England footballer Raheem Sterling at a posh hotel in Manchester back in 2016, while she is also understood to have dated striker Mario Balotelli for seven months after meeting him at a nightclub in 2011.<\/p>\n Speaking about their split, she told the Mirror back in 2013: “I ended it in November. Mario couldn’t believe it and thought he could sweet-talk me into going back to him.<\/p>\n “When he realised there was no chance he took it very badly. But that’s because Mario has never been dumped by a woman before. He’s used to getting exactly what he wants.”<\/p>\n A cause of death has not been reported at this time.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/79\/590x\/secondary\/Tabby-Brown-5016088.jpg?r=1697527666470\")
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