Emily Atack’s model and tattoo artist ex-boyfriend, Charlie Edwards, was found dead in his tattoo studio in March, an inquest into his death has uncovered.
Emily Atack‘s ex boyfriend Charlie Edwards was found dead in a tattoo studio on March 24, an inquest has heard.
The former partner of the Rivals actress was found at the shop on Wilton Road, Humberston. An inquest into his death was formally opened at Grimsby Town Hall today. Jane Eatock, the Assistant Coroner for Greater Lincolnshire, said the self-employed tattoo artist was discovered at a studio but the cause of death was ‘yet to be determined’. She opened and adjourned the inquest to a date in September later this year.
Emily previously paid tribute to Charlie in March with a heartfelt post on social media in which she described him as “funny, smart, talented and caring.” Alongside an image of the star with her ex, Emily shared: “This is devastating to write. Charlie you were my friend. You were always there for me. You dropped everything so many times to come and be with me.
“We talked for hours on end on the phone about absolutely everything. We helped each other. You were funny, so smart, so talented and caring. I can only hope and pray that you have found some peace.”
She added that she had a beautiful soul as she paid her respects to his family: “My heart breaks for your family who will forever be so proud of you. Beautiful boy, beautiful soul. I’m so so sorry. Rest in peace Charlie.”
Emily and Charlie are said to have dated for three months in 2021, and were snapped kissing by paps during this period. Their relationship was reported to have ended due to her busy schedule.
At the time, a source told The Sun: “She was really into Charlie, who is obviously very handsome, and there was a good spark there, but it’s definitely over.”
The comic actress went on to begin a relationship with Alistair Garner, and the pair now share a son named Barney who was born in 2024. The couple announced their engagement in 2025, and are expected to tie the knot in Spain this summer.
Announcing the news on social media, Emily shared a picture of herself wearing the sparkling ring with a lyric by The Cure as the caption, she wrote: “It’s Friday, I’m in love,” with three diamond ring emojis.
This summer, Emily is set top appear in the popular Disney TV series, Rivals season two as Sarah Stratton, a mistress turned newly-wed and host of a 1980s daytime TV show.
The star initially came to fame in 2008 after starring in the comedy show, The Inbetweeners, as popular school girl Charlotte Hinchcliffe. She went on to become a series regular on Celebrity Juice, and appeared on Dancing on Ice in 2010 and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2018.
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