Charlbi Dean’s fiancé Luke Volker is thanking fans for their condolences after the 32-year-old actress/model’s sudden death.
Deandied Mondayin New York City of an unexpected illness, PEOPLE confirmed Tuesday. On Wednesday, her model/artist fiancé shared abrief videoon his Instagram to show appreciation for messages he received after the news.
“Hi, everyone. I wanted to just post a picture of Charlbi, but it’s a bit hard,” began Volker, 26. “And just wanted to let you know I see all your messages, all the love, and I appreciate it. I really do. It’s just I can’t really reply to them right now. But thank you, guys. I appreciate it. I love you.”
In an April 8 Instagram post, Dean revealed that she and Volker got engaged in New York City. She wrote alongsidephotos from the proposal, which happened at the spot where they shared their first kiss.
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When she had her breakout performance in movieTriangle of Sadness, which won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Volker expressed how proud he was of Deanon Instagram: “3 years later!! Against all odds, almost impossible obstacles, they pulled it off! The film is a masterpiece from top to bottom everyone did a spectacularly job getting it done. I couldn’t be more proud of you my love.”
For a birthday tribute to Volkerback in January 2020, Dean called him “my favorite boyfriend ever hands down.” Later, for his special day the following year, she wrote, “You’re my guy, thanks for the fun, adventures and the now. Also there are many fish in the sea but that could lead to ceviche plus only one dolphin as there is only one horse with a sword on its head,” including other inside jokes and personalphotos and videos.
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Triangle of Sadnesswriter/director Ruben Östlund mourned Dean in an Instagram post this week, saying it was “an honor to have gotten to know and work with her” before the “tragedy.”
source: people.com
