Harry Derbidge's ex Dean Rowland left heartbroken as his fiancé dies
Harry Derbidge's ex-boyfriend Dean Rowland has announced the death of his fiancé Steven Hewitt. Former TOWIE star Dean, 35, shared pictures of himself and Steven together on Facebook as he announced the heartbreaking news. In a tribute, he wrote: 'The world didn't deserve you, the best of the best, you'll forever be my one true love, I love you so much [broken heart emoji] I can't believe I've got to go on without you.'The cause of death has not been revealed. Many of Dean friends commented on the post, with one writing: 'Dean I am heartbroken for you, sending you all love and strength at this horrendous time. Thinking of you.' Harry Derbidge's ex-boyfriend Dean Rowland (left) announced the death of his fiancé Steven Hewitt (right) on social media on Tuesday - the cause of death has not been revealed Others wrote: 'This is absolutely devastating to read, I can't imagine how difficult this is. Thinking of you.''Dean sending you lots of love so sorry to hear of your loss'... 'I'm so sorry for loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.'A GoFundMe has been set up to help Steven's family bring him home to Scotland for his burial, with £16,000 raised at the time of publication. The page reads: 'Tragically, Steven is no longer with us. As his family faces the unimaginable pain of loss, they are also carrying the heavy financial burden of bringing him home. Steven belongs on Scottish soil, laid to rest with the dignity, peace, and love he so freely gave in life.'We are raising funds to support Steven's family and to cover the costs of bringing him back to Scotland, so he can be laid to rest where his heart truly was — among his people, in the place he called home.'Dean and Steven got engaged this time last year when Steven popped the question during a stay at the five-star Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.Recounting the history of their relationship on Tie The Knot, Dean said: 'Steven and I met through our mutual best friend Charleigh around eight years ago. 'We started off as friends before slowly transitioning into lots of long-distance dating (I'm originally from Essex), including eight-hour drives and countless flights. We've now been together for three and a half years, and I've moved to Scotland. 'I always knew we would get engaged and married one day, but I never expected it to happen when it did.'It was honestly the biggest surprise. Steven had been planning it for months and I didn't have a clue, but all of our friends were in on it.' Former TOWIE star Dean, 35, shared snaps of himself and Steven together on Facebookas he announced the heartbreaking news Several of Dean friends commented on the post, with one writing: 'Dean I am heartbroken for you, sending you all love and strength at this horrendous time. Thinking of you' A GoFundMe has been set up to help Steven's family bring him home to Scotland for his burialLast January, Dean shared videos and snaps from the couple's engagement and wrote: 'I said YES! Completely overwhelmed and filled with joy.'Stephen surprised me with the most beautiful proposal, and I couldn't be happier to start this next chapter with the love of my life.'Here's to forever and a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures together.'In October, Dean said the pair were on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue and were completing home renovations. Dean was previously engaged to TOWIE star Harry Derbidge before splitting in 2021. Speaking about their breakup on TOWIE, Harry said: 'To be with someone for four years… and for it to not work out, it has just been the most heartbreaking like awful thing I've had to go through.'I gave so much to this relationship, I gave everything to it! To the point where I'd give so much… that it would actually cause an argument.'After their breakup, Dean wrote in a post: 'After 4 long amazing years, Harry and I have decided to part ways. Dean was previously engaged to TOWIE star Harry Derbidge (left) before splitting in 2021'It's with a really heavy heart and absolute anxiety that I'm sharing this with you all.'There are no secret nor salacious events at the root of decision- just two best friends realising it's time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives possible.'I would trust him with anything and he still remains that important person in my life.'He continued: 'No relationship is easy, and we all know this, but with my hand on my heart, I can say the last 4 years have been the most amazing memories I could have ever asked for in a human being.'We have laughed, cried and drunk a lot of wine, and after all of this, I still have the utmost respect for Harry and his decisions going forward.'Not only was Harry a lifelong partner for me, but he also was my best friend I did everything with, and although I've lost the connection on that level he's still my best friend and someone I trust with my life.'
