Dean Rowland, the former fiancé of Towie star Harry Derbidge, has announced the sudden death of his fiancé, Steven Hewitt. The hairdresser from Glasgow died a year after the couple got engaged in January 2025.
Sharing the news on Facebook, Dean posted a selfie of the pair in black gym gear with the words: 'My heart is broken and will never be the same again, I love you so much.' In the caption, he added: 'The world didn't deserve you, the best of the best, you’ll forever be my one true love.'
Friends and fans offered their condolences, with one writing: 'Dean I’m so sorry my heart is completely broken for you and all Steven’s family and friends.'
Dean and Steven had been together for four years before Dean proposed at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. Dean described the proposal as 'the most beautiful' and said he was 'overwhelmed and filled with joy.' The couple had been searching for a wedding venue and finishing home renovations.
Reflecting on the past year, Dean said: 'This year gave me memories I will never forget... If 2025 taught me anything it’s that life moves fast, moments matter and the right people make everything better.'
Dean was previously engaged to Towie star Harry Derbidge, but they split in 2021 after cancelling their wedding twice due to the pandemic. Harry later said the breakup was 'the most heartbreaking thing' he had been through.
