Youtuber and TV presenter Emily Hartridge has died following a fatal accident

Rebecca O'Keeffe

Devastating news.

It’s sad news this afternoon, as we announce that Youtuber and TV presenter Emily Hartridge has died.

It has been reported that she lost her life following an electric scooter accident.

The devastating news was announced on Emily’s Instagram account yesterday evening.

It read:

“Hi everyone. This is a horrible thing to have to say over Instagram but we know many of you were expecting to see Emily today and this is the only way to contact you all at once.”

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NEXT ‘BRAIN BUDDIES’ MEET UP ???‍♀️ – As you guys know I have called my women’s mental health meet up ‘Brain Buddies’ because I think we all need a brain buddy so I hope by coming to my monthly meet ups you will find a whole new gang of Brain buddies that will listen to you, support you and be there whenever you need them ? – My first meet up was absolutely incredible ?? I have done a fair bit in my life but that day was one of my proudest moments to date ??‍♀️ – We shared stories, we cried, we laughed and above all, we were THERE for each other and that can be life changing in itself ?? – So the next ‘Brain Buddies’ meet up: DATE: Saturday July 13th TIME: 2pm LOCATION: Green Park MEETING POINT: If you get off at green park tube there is area where they rent deck chairs, I will be waiting there ??‍♀️ – If the weather decides to sh*t on us I will change location☔️ – No need to purchase tickets, just turn up ? But of course if you have any questions please DM me ? – This is a WOMEN ONLY event, sorry guys ? But there is a wonderful organisation called @humenorg who hold a male only mental health up on Monday evenings ? – If you don’t want to talk at the event there is ABSOLUTELY no pressure to. You can just sit there and listen if you prefer ? – I cannot wait for it and I really hope to see some of you there. I just want a create a safe space for women to talk about mental health and to be comforted in the fact that whatever they are going through, they are NOT alone ❤️ – Pic by @jacob_hazell ? ______________________________________________ #brainbuddies #mentalhealth #women #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #depression #mentalhealthmeetup #london #batterseapark #recovery #motivation #inspiration #abs #strong #strength #fit #fitness #muscles #strength #happiness #smiling #laughter

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“Emily was involved in an accident yesterday and passed away.”

“We all loved her to bits and she will never be forgotten.”

“She has touched so many lives it’s hard to imagine things without her. She was a very special person xxx.”

Fans and friends have taken to the comment section on the post, to share in their sadness, and send love to Emily’s family.

Presenter Davina McCall wrote: “My heart goes out to Emily’s family and friends. Such a shock. Sending you love and prayers.”

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Maddie Bruce wrote:

“I honestly can’t believe this. Sending her friends and family so much love I absolutely loved Emily’s account it was so full of light and positivity.”

According to RTE, the police in London would confirm whether the woman who died after being struck by a lorry while riding an electric scooter on Friday morning was Ms Hartridge.

The victim, said to be in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene of that incident in Battersea, south-west London.Our thoughts go out to everyone who was lucky enough to know Emily Hartridge.