Mick Norcross' close relationship with son Kirk after they reconciled when he was 18

Denise Van Outen has revealed she was regularly in touch with Mick Norcross before his tragic death last week.The TV favourite – who was forced to quit Dancing On Ice on Tuesday – has been speaking about the shock of last week's devastating news. She has made public a heartwarming final message she received from Mick before he was found dead at his Essex home last Thursday.

DENISE van Outen has revealed the heartwarming final message sent to her by Mick Norcross before his tragic death. The TV and stage star, 46, kept in touch with Mick on social media over the years, having crossed paths with him a number of times at his Essex night club Sugar Hut.

Denise Van Outen has revealed the heartwarming final message she received from Mick Norcross before his tragic death.

Liz Hurley, 55, sparks frenzy with boob-baring snap in the snow“My heart, thoughts and prayers and everything go towards his family and Kirk - I can’t imagine what they are going through.“It’s just awful, we don’t yet know and it’s not my place to know the ins and outs of what was actually going on with him.”The mother-of-two added: “I just think this is shining the light - people need to reach out to people, if someone is on their own or is suffering and struggling, just make that call and reach out and be there for people.“It’s the hardest time for so many people.”Denise said she has had “downs days” despite living with her fiancé Eddie and her two daughters, so “can’t imagine what it’s like for people completely on their own”.The former

LAUREN Goodger has paid a touching tribute to Towie's Mick Norcross after his shock death. The pregnant 36-year-old said she “can’t stop thinking about” the businessman and father of fellow Towie cast member Kirk Norcross.

Gemma Collins was visibly upset during a brief outing in Essex this week.

ITV’s hit reality series The Only Way Is Essex Mick Norcross has sadly died aged 57-years-old. Norcross was best known as the father of TOWIE regular Kirk Norcross as well as the owner of the popular nightclub Sugar Hut.

Devastated TOWIE stars have been offered bereavement counselling to help them cope with the heartbreaking death of Mick Norcross. Popular Mick – who ran Essex nightclub Sugar Hut – was found dead on at his home Thursday.The cast rushed to social media to pay tribute to the 57 year old, the dad of much-loved Kirk.

TOWIE star Mick Norcross was battling to transform a run-down Essex hotel before his shock death aged 57. However, he admitted that the project had hit difficulties and was running a million pounds over budget.

TRAGIC Towie star Mick Norcross was caught up with a notorious gangster and mysterious money lenders, it has emerged. Mick, who ran famous Essex nightclub Sugar Hut, was believed to be connected through loans to 6ft 5in crime boss David Hunt, nicknamed the Long Fella.

TOWIE's grieving cast have reportedly been offered free bereavement counselling after Mick Norcross died.

MICK Norcross' Towie co-stars have been offered bereavement counselling to cope with his shock death. Both past and present cast members have been told they will be supported in any way possible as they cope with the grief of losing their friend, who was found dead at home on Thursday aged 57.

TOWIE stars are reportedly planning an emotional virtual tribute to Mick Norcross, following his tragic death at 57. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Mick was found dead at his home in Essex on Thursday, 21 January.

TOWIE has paid an emotional tribute to Mick Norcross calling him a "charming, generous" man. The much-loved businessman, who rose to fame as the owner of Sugar Hut nightclub on the ITV series, was found dead on Thursday aged 57.

Mick Norcross’ neighbours have reportedly explained how appeared “happy and friendly” in the days before his tragic death. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Mick was found dead at his home in the Bulhphan, Essex before 3.15pm on Thursday.

MICK Norcross was "happy" just days before he was tragically found dead, his neighbours have claimed. The former Sugar Hut owner and Towie star's death has sent "shockwaves" around Essex, after he sent a final tweet saying: “At the end remind yourself that you did the best you could.

The Only Way Is Essex star Mick Norcross. Posting to their official ITVBe Instagram page, ITV said: "Everyone at TOWIE is shocked and deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of Mick’s death.

TRAGIC former Towie star Mick Norcross was facing £8.5m in debt before his shock death yesterday.  The former Sugar Hut owner and Towie star was discovered dead at his home in Bulphan, Essex, at 3.15pm on Thursday, after sending a final tweet saying: “At the end remind yourself that you did the best you could. And that is good enough.” The club owner's death shocked Essex yesterday - just four weeks before the tragedy, Mick posed up for a beaming selfie with son Kirk, who also found fame on the reality show.

"He was taking on a lot.

Emotional Joey Essex has added his own touching tribute following the heartbreaking news of Mick Norcross' sudden death. Joey said the SugarHut supremo was just like a father to him – and wrote that he is in total shock at Thursday's devastating announcement.The TV personality was reportedly found at his Essex home by emergency services.

Mick Norcross appeared 'happy and friendly' to neighbours who saw him days before his death.