The dad of Francesca ‘Cheska’ Hull committed suicide last November, it has been revealed.

The star of E4′s Made In Chelsea was said to be devastated when her father – Robin Hull – was found dead in his Hong Kong home, having taken an overdose of pills while alone.

Despite the geographical distance between them, Francesca remained close to her father and shortly before his death he posted photos of the star and her two brothers Will and Henry on his Facebook page.

He captioned one: ‘My daughter Francesca ‘Cheska’ Hull star of the hit UK TV show Made In Chelsea’.

Cheska told The Sun: ‘It’s obviously a really distressing time for my family.

‘I am devastated to have lost my father but I am trying to get on with my life.’

As well as starring in the popular reality TV show, Francesca is a writer and blogger.

The 25-year-old previously did PR for nightspots like celeb hangout Jalouse where she would look after guests like Leonardo Di Caprio and Mariah Carey. Cheska also did an MTV show with Tommy Hilfiger’s daughter, Ally.