Friends of late model Alli McDonnell pay tributes on fourth anniversary of her death

The 37-year-old, who was one of the country's best-known models, died in tragic circumstances in 2019.

Taking to Facebook, her former boss, John Compton shared a post from her third anniversary which said: “3 years gone today and I think of you everyday and miss you terribly.”

He added: “now four”.

Commenting on the post, one person said: “Always a glass of wine the cooker on and a wooden spoon in the hand.”

“Always thinking of her.. time flies but your love never changes Beautiful Alli x,” another said.

“Still doesent (sic) feel real ,” added a third.

John’s husband, Marlon Jimenez-Compton shared:

“Alli - our beautiful Pearl.”

“As I promised, for as long as I am alive I will do anything I can to celebrate your memory to keep it alive as an eternal flame.”

“What a beautiful afternoon spent with your family - celebrating your legacy by reminiscing lovely times,” he shared, revealing the family marked the day with a get together.

“One thing is for sure, we rally around love because love is what keep us going.”

“Hugs to heaven until we meet again beautiful Pearl,” he said, adding: #alliweloveyou.”

Just weeks after Alli's death, her ex-boyfriend, Voice of Ireland singer Andrew Mann (44), was also found dead at home.