Eden Blackman, Celebs Go Dating Star, Dies at 57 After Long Illness

Celebs Go Dating star Eden Blackman has died at the age of 57 on Saturday, following a ‘long illness’.

The love guru’s heartbroken family confirmed his tragic passing on Tuesday with a statement on his official Instagram account, where they described him as ‘fun, unpredictable, vivid and full of life.’

While fans, celebrities and some of his fellow Celebs Go Dating co-stars soon flooded the comments sections with heartfelt tributes to the late TV star.

Sharing a trio of photos of Eden beaming at the camera, laughing in a recording booth and and standing at the beach looking out over the sea, his family penned: ‘We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Eden passed away on 21 June 2025, after carrying a long illness with quiet grace.

‘Eden blazed through life with charm, mischief and a fire that was entirely his own, magnetic, stylish, sharp, impossibly handsome and always up for the adventure.

‘Music was his first love and constant companion, a pulse that shaped who he was, and he carved his path through that world with instinct, passion and deep care for the people he worked with. 

‘Later he brought that same energy and wild spark to television, helping others shine. He championed people with sincerity, humour and encouragement, always wanting others to feel seen at their best.

‘To know Eden was to be caught in his orbit – fun, unpredictable, vivid and full of life. He stood proud, laughed loudly and lived as only he could. We’ll carry his spirit with us always.’

They concluded: ‘We ask for privacy as we find our way through this loss, and thank you for your love and kindness’.

Celebs Go Dating star Eden Blackman has died at the age of 57 on Saturday, following a ‘long illness’, his family has confirmed