Ian Thorpe

The former fiance of Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has died suddenly in Bali at the age of 32.

We have stayed friends," Channing told The Daily Telegraph at the time. "Yes, the rumours are true, we have parted ways. Stream the news you want, when you want with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place.

Skincare entrepreneur Ryan Channing's (32) family said they were seeking "answers" and trying "to come to terms with the heartbreaking loss".

Ryan worked as a model before before he founded the Australia-based skincare and beauty company The Blaq Group in 2016. In 2019, the pair confirmed to the media that they were considering having a child, but split later that year. The couple were together from 2015 to 2019 and had campaigned jointly during the national marriage equality vote in 2017.

OLYMPIC swimming legend Ian Thorpe's ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing has died aged 32 in Bali.Channing, a model, lawyer and skincare brand creator from Per.

OLYMPIC swimming legend Ian Thorpe's ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing has died aged 32 in Bali. Channing was Thorpe's first long-term boyfriend after the Olympic champion came out as gay. Olympic legend Ian Thorpe in mourning after ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing suddenly dies aged 32 in Bali hospital

Ryan Channing's distraught friend said he had been "battling health issues," leading up to his untimely death this week.

We have stayed friends.” Ryan told The Daily Telegraph at the time. “Yes, the rumors are true, we have parted ways. Jake Channing confirmed the sad news of his “beautiful big brother’s” death in a social media tribute on Wednesday and said his brother’s death was not COVID-related.

Ryan Channing, the former partner of retired Australian Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Ian Thorpe has died suddenly at the age of 32 with his family ...

“As we seek answers and try come to terms with the heart-breaking loss of my brother, we ask for your prayers, support and privacy. “As we seek answers and try come to terms with the heart-breaking loss of my beautiful big brother, we ask for your prayers, support and privacy,” he continued. Taking to social media to pay tribute to his “beautiful big brother”, scientist Jake Channing said: “Seeings as the news headlines beat my whole family to posting about this unfortunate time in our lives, it’s with a heavy heart I announce that my brother Ryan has recently passed away on Sunday the 8th of May at 32 years of age.

Here, we take a look at the couple's turbulent romance - from how they met, to their break-ups and a 'white pill' photo which went viral in 2016.

Over: As far as a reason for the split, Ryan indicated that the pair were spending too much time apart due to their careers. Engaged: After their romance ended, Channing confirmed he was engaged to Brisbane-based civil engineer Leevon Baptiste (left) in June 2020. 'We're talking about it and have for a while, but it's still early days,' Ian said at the time. Inside Ryan Channing and Ian Thorpe's turbulent love story: From falling in love, to planning a family and THAT 'white pill' photo - as the model dies in Bali aged 32. The model told the publication: 'Yes, the rumours are true, we have parted ways. Breaking his silence: Thorpe (left) later spoke out about the incident to Confidential, saying: 'I don’t know what it was. Pictured in November 2016 at the GQ Men of the Year Awards It is not suggested that the white pill contained any illegal substance 'Over the last few weeks Ian and Ryan have been inseparable. And I don't want people to feel the same way I did. 'I am telling the world that I am gay… 'I'm comfortable saying I'm a gay man.

The brother of Ian Thorpe's former partner Ryan Channing responded to his death, confirming it was “not Covid related”.

“Everyone is distraught,” one close friend, who did not want to be named, told the publication. The brother of Ian Thorpe’s former partner Ryan Channing responded to his death, confirming it was “not Covid related”. The brother of Ian Thorpe’s former partner Ryan Channing responded to his death, confirming it was “not Covid related”.