Ryan Thomas has revealed the heartbreaking final text message he received from Jake Hall, just days before the former TOWIE star tragically passed away at the age of 35. Jake was found dead at a villa he was renting in Mallorca after an accident involving a glass door, suffering catastrophic injuries that led to his death.
Tributes Pour In for Jake Hall
The entertainment world has been left in shock following the sudden loss of Jake Hall, best known for his time on The Only Way Is Essex. Tributes have flooded social media, with many friends and fans expressing their grief. Among them, Ryan Thomas, the former Coronation Street actor, shared a deeply emotional post on Instagram, recounting their friendship and revealing a poignant message Jake had sent him.
In his tribute, Ryan posted a video montage of happy moments with Jake and wrote a lengthy caption. He disclosed that Jake had texted him just last week, saying: "I love you mate. More than you’ll ever know." Ryan responded by sending the same sentiment back, adding: "You wrote this in a message to me just last week so I'm sending the same one back."
A Friendship Like No Other
Ryan reflected on their bond, describing Jake as someone who possessed an undeniable magnetism. "The moment I met Jake, I was in awe of him. I found myself gravitating towards him. He was always the coolest guy in the room, he had class, charisma, this magic about him that nobody else had," Ryan wrote. He noted that anyone who met Jake, even once, would remember him forever. Ryan admitted that he used to call Jake nearly every day to remind him of his special qualities and the joy he brought through his music, fashion, and art.
Despite taking time to become close, their friendship flourished into something unbreakable. "The deep chats, the hysterical laughs, even the petty fallouts — we shared it all. We had the same morals, the same family values, and the same outlook on life: we genuinely wanted people around us to win," Ryan explained. He added that Jake’s sense of humour would likely be mocking him for his sentimental post, but that Jake’s family was always his priority.
Ryan also made a promise to Jake’s eight-year-old daughter, River, whom Jake shared with Real Housewives of Cheshire star Misse Beqiri. "His next chapter is written in the stars now and it’s all about River. I promise she’ll grow up surrounded by love and stories about how inspiring and powerful her daddy is," he vowed.
Scott Thomas Also Pays Tribute
Ryan’s brother, Love Island star Scott Thomas, also shared his condolences on social media. He admitted he didn’t know Jake on a deep level but recognised his unique energy. "An energy and magnetism like no other… whatever it was he had it. A kind of ‘cool’ that couldn’t be taught. A creative genius," Scott wrote. He expressed gratitude for hearing about Ryan and Jake’s special bond and concluded: "Rest well Jake, your legacy will live on brother."
Jake Hall’s Final Hours
Jake Hall’s tragic death occurred just hours after he shared a final, seemingly upbeat post on social media. The 35-year-old was found in a pool of blood at his rented villa in Mallorca, with sources close to the investigation indicating chest trauma as a likely cause of death. His ex-partner, Misse Beqiri, paid a heartbreaking tribute, saying: "There was no way you were ever supposed to go. My heart is shattered, and so is our daughter's."
The loss of Jake Hall has left a void in the lives of his family, friends, and fans. As tributes continue to pour in, his memory lives on through his music, art, and the love he shared with those closest to him.
