READ MORE: The CW star Charlbi Dean dies aged just 32 after 'unexpected sudden illness' The former professional boxer told the Sun: "She was perfect, she was awesome.
I didn't see anything that she might have had. She was in perfect health and was just happy, smiling, and goofing around. "Boxing is such a mental and physical workout and she was completely on point.
I'm devastated right now, it just doesn't feel real."He reported that Charlbi had a one-on-one session booked in with him on the day she died, but cancelled at short notice uncharacteristically.He continued: "When I asked what happened [the owner of the gym] said he didn't know.
But it seemed strange. We were meant to train again on Wednesday at 10am. I just can't believe she's gone."Tributes have been paid to Charlbi, with playwright Jeremy O'Harris tweeting: "[She] was such an exciting performer to me after seeing her in Triangle of Sadness.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."Her work had a vulnerability and intellect a lesser actor would have denied the character.
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