Celebrities, including former ANTM co-stars Jennifer Hawkins and Alex Perry, Megan Gale and Rachel Hunter have paid tribute to the star
Russell Crowe 'breaks down in tears' upon hearing the news about his good friend and neighbour
Actor visibly distressed when he emerged on Saturday afternoon with his sons
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said he was 'shocked and saddened' to hear of Charlotte's death
Charlotte reportedly made a suicide attempt back in September 2012
Charlotte Dawson has been found dead at the age of 47.
The New Zealand-born former model and television presenter, who had long been suffering from depression, was found at her Woolloomooloo home on Saturday morning.
Police are yet to confirm the identification of the body, but have confirmed to the MailOnline that an individual 'believe to be a 47-year-old woman' was discovered dead in a unit in the upmarket area.
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Tragic: Model and TV personality Charlotte
Dawson has died at the age of 47. Reports are emerging that she had
battled depression for years
Scene: Police were seen outside the
Wololoomoolloo wharf apartments where Charlotte's body was said to be
found. Actor Russell Crowe and his children were seen making their way
inside the building where the actor also lives, on Saturday afternoon
In a statement to the MailOnline, Kings Cross police said there were no 'suspicious circumstances' surrounding her death, and police investigations are continuing.
'Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the discovery of a body at Woolloomooloo,' they said in the statement.
'About 11am today police from Kings Cross local area command were called to Cowper Wharf Rd after the body of a woman was located in a unit.
Last pictures: This is one of the last pictures
of Charlotte, which she posted on Instagram page on Friday, just one day
before she was found dead
Model and mentor: Charlotte is seen here with
her fellow Australia's Next Top Model co-stars, Didier Cohen, Jennifer
Hawkins and Alex Perry in July 2013
'There are no suspicious circumstances and investigations are continuing.'
Charlotte's spokesperson, Benji Hart of London Management, confirmed the news of the star's death to the MailOnline, saying in a statement: 'London Management is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Charlotte Dawson. Our thoughts and sincere condolence are with her family at this difficult time.'
A close friend of the star told Sydney's Daily Telegraph shortly after the news broke that Charlotte had been in 'the worst shape emotionally’ in the days leading up to her death.
One friend is said to have alerted the building manager of her apartment complex after Charlotte failed to turn up to a lunch earlier this week.
Happy and playful: A photographer's picture set
from Thursday shows Charlotte smiling and playfully poking her tongue
out at the camera outside the Woolloomooloo apartment she would be found
dead in two days later
'In tears': Australian actor Russell Crowe
looked clearly distressed when he was pictured in Sydney after hearing
the news of the death of his good friend
That with the fact her Twitter account had remained untouched for at least 19 hours sparked fears that something was amiss.
'She was in very bad shape. Terrible shape,' a friend told the publicaton.
'She had failed to shop up to a lunch a couple of days ago and then when I had seen she hadn’t tweeted in almost a day it was clear something was wrong.'
In the past, Charlotte had been open about her long-term battle with depression.
The model mentor was hospitalised in 2012 after she was bombarded with bullying messages by Twitter trolls because of her involvement in an anti-bullying operation.
It was reported at the time she had attempted to take her own life.
Fragile: Despite being in good spirits when
photographed on February 12, Charlotte's friends have said that the star
was in 'terrible shape' of late
Following
her stay in hospital she appeared on A Current Affair and The Project
in an attempt to expose the malice behind Twitter bullying. She also touched on the topic in her book, Kiss And Tell, which was released in October 2012.
However, her appearance on TV prompted even more abuse on Twitter, with some social media users writing comments such as: 'please hang yourself promptly' and 'neck yourself you filthy s***.'
At the time, Charlotte also revealed she had received several death threats during the ordeal.
'I’ve never had death threats of this ferocity. I’ve never had a campaign of this ferocity,' she told the Daily Telegraph.
Recently Charlotte hinted in November that she was looking to step away from the spotlight after it was reported she was axed from Australia's Next Top Model due to a cast 'shake-up'.
She told the Herald Sun Confidential at the time: ‘I’m tired of the anxiety that comes with working in media, especially as a woman because you’re scrutinized daily and abused about the way you look.’
According to the Daily Telegraph, Charlotte took the producers' decision to cut her from the show badly, but was looking forward to new 'ventures.'
Successful: Charlotte has had considerable success on Australian television following her career in modelling
She said she intended to become an estate agent at Sydney’s Regency Road estate agents.
Foxtel Chief and Charlotte's former boss Brian Walsh also released a statement on Saturday afternoon, saying that the entire staff at Foxtel were 'devastated' over Charlotte's death.
'This is tragic news and deeply sad. Everyone at Foxtel is devastated. Our sympathies are with Charlotte’s family and friends,' he said.
Model: Charlotte, pictured here in 2005, left
her native New Zealand at the age of 16 to model in Europe and with Ford
Models in New York
Charlotte's last Instagram post was a picture of herself, and in the caption she told how she was about to appear on the television show Mornings on Channel 9.
'About to go on @mornings9 to talk sex. As you can see I'm racking my brains & have gone blank 😳,' she wrote.
Meanwhile, Russell Crowe, who is currently at home in Australia and is a neighbour of Charlotte's in Woolloomooloo, reportedly broke down in tears when he was told of her death.
Regular role: Charlotte was a judge on Australia's Next Top model for six years
According to The Daily Telegraph, the actor was said to be dining at Sienna Marina restaurant in the area when he was informed that his good friend had died.
Not long after, the 49-year-old actor looked visibly distressed when he was pictured walking around the area with his sons, Charles and Tennyson.
On Saturday afternoon, Russell tweeted his sadness over Charlotte's death, writing: 'Charley D...Just don't understand. There's not enough kind souls as it is. Rest in peace.'
The sad news of Charlotte's passing has led to an outpouring of grief and tributes to the star on the social networking site.
Fashionista: The New Zealand-born beauty, pictured here in August 2010, was heavily immersed in the Australian fashion scene
Among those paying tribute to Charlotte was her former Australia's Next Top Model co-judge and fashion designer, Alex Perry.
'WE LOST A BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT, SHINING GIRL TODAY... REST IN PEACE MY SWEETHEART...I LOVE YOU. X,' he wrote.
Meanwhile, TV host Sonia Kruger wrote: 'Deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Charlotte Dawson. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones.'
Former Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell reminded those that 'life is precious'.
Trio: Australia's Next Top Model host Jennifer
Hawkins paid tribute to the star on Saturday, posting this picture of
her, Charlotte and Alex Perry together
Devastated: Perry also paid tribute to the star after the news emerged
Just the two of us: The fashion designer also posted this picture of the pair together
'So tragic. Life is so precious. RIP Charlotte ❤️ May heaven be a happier place for you x Jesinta Campbell,' she wrote.
Kyle and Jackie O, who have long had a friendship with Charlotte, said that they were in shock.
'Heartbroken to hear news that Charlotte Dawson has died. In shock right now. U will always have a special place in our hearts Charlotte. RIP,' they wrote.
Charlotte was born in New Zealand in 1966.
Saddened: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said he was 'shocked and saddened' to hear of Charlotte's death
Shocked: Megan Gale said she was struggling to come to terms with the loss
Memories: The 38-year-old model also posted this picture of her, Charlotte and Alex posing together
By the age of 16 she had left home to model in Europe and with Ford Modelling agency in New York.
She later moved to Australia at 26, and quickly immersed herself in the Australian fashion scene.
She was soon appointed Woman's Day's beauty and fashion director in 1997, before going on to become style editor for New Idea.
This led to a career in television, including Charlotte's very own fashion segment on Good Morning Australia.
Collage: Charlotte's other ANTM co-judge Didier Cohen posted a collage of pictures of the pair together on his Instagram page
Dumbfounded: The fellow model revealed that he had just spoken to Charlotte on Friday
She went on to become a fashion correspondent for Channel Ten's entertainment programme E! News, and a regular panelist on the network's hit daytime show, Beauty and the Beast.
She also had guest spots on Burke's Backyard and Channel Nine's Simply The Best.
In 2002, she returned to her native New Zealand where she had presenting roles on TVNZ's chat show How's Life? and Prime's Getaway and Charlotte's Lists.
Most recently she was best known as being a judge on Australia's Next Top Model, appearing on the show from for six years, from 2007 to 2013.
Heartbroken: Kyle and Jackie O said they had been left heartbroken by the news
Good friends: Charlotte posted this snap of
herself, radio host Sophie Monk and another friend on her Instagram page
earlier this month
'Life is precious': Former Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell also posted a tribute
Condolences: TV host Sonia Kruger sent her condolences to Charlotte's loved ones
Flashback: Ricki-Lee Coulter posted a snap of her and Charlotte together at an event
At the time of her death Charlotte was thought to be single.
She had been married once to Olympic swimmer Scott Miller.
The couple tied the knot back in 1999, but divorced in 2000 after CCTV footage of Miller having sex with an unidentified woman in a public bathroom and snorting drugs emerged.
After dating a string of bad boys, Charlotte was last linked to 24-year old Double Bay-based property agent Tyrone Corban.
Brunette beauty: Charlotte is pictured here at a red carpet premiere in December 2003
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