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Tali Lennox, the daughter of the singer Annie Lennox, has said her “heart is shattered” after a body found in the Hudson river was confirmed to be that of her boyfriend, Ian Jones.Tali Lennox, the daughter of the singer Annie Lennox, has said her “heart is shattered” after a body found in the Hudson river was confirmed to be that of her boyfriend, Ian Jones.
The 22-year-old model shared photos of the pair in happier times on Instagram, describing the photographer as the “love and light” in her life. The 22-year-old model shared photos of the pair on Instagram, describing the photographer as the “love and light” in her life.
She wrote: “My heart is shattered. My best friend, my soul mate, my partner in crime & creativity, the love & light of my life is no longer with me.She wrote: “My heart is shattered. My best friend, my soul mate, my partner in crime & creativity, the love & light of my life is no longer with me.
“All the love that has been sent to me is giving me the strength to get through this. I know that he is so so happy that I was safely rescued.”“All the love that has been sent to me is giving me the strength to get through this. I know that he is so so happy that I was safely rescued.”
Lennox, whose father is the record producer Uri Fruchtmann, continued: “I have eternal gratitude for experiencing a love from Ian that was so unbelievably deep & true. We truly lived. Let us honour & celebrate this exceptionally beautiful soul & keep following the light.”Lennox, whose father is the record producer Uri Fruchtmann, continued: “I have eternal gratitude for experiencing a love from Ian that was so unbelievably deep & true. We truly lived. Let us honour & celebrate this exceptionally beautiful soul & keep following the light.”
The couple were kayaking on the Hudson river, north of New York City, when their vessel capsized on 8 August. It is understood they managed to cling on to the kayak and stay together for up to 20 minutes but were then separated by the current.The couple were kayaking on the Hudson river, north of New York City, when their vessel capsized on 8 August. It is understood they managed to cling on to the kayak and stay together for up to 20 minutes but were then separated by the current.
Lennox, who is also an artist, was rescued by a passing boat and a search was launched for Jones.Lennox, who is also an artist, was rescued by a passing boat and a search was launched for Jones.
Related: Body found in search for Annie Lennox's daughter's boyfriendRelated: Body found in search for Annie Lennox's daughter's boyfriend
Dutchess county sheriff’s captain John Watterson said that a postmortem examination confirmed the body was that of Jones, 32. Watterson said the kayak overturned near historic Mills Mansion in Staatsburg, 75 miles north of New York City.Dutchess county sheriff’s captain John Watterson said that a postmortem examination confirmed the body was that of Jones, 32. Watterson said the kayak overturned near historic Mills Mansion in Staatsburg, 75 miles north of New York City.
Police said the pair were not wearing lifejackets and that strong currents in the river are thought to have played a role in the capsizing.Police said the pair were not wearing lifejackets and that strong currents in the river are thought to have played a role in the capsizing.
Jones’s body was found near Poughkeepsie Yacht Club on 10 August, and his death is considered an accidental drowning.Jones’s body was found near Poughkeepsie Yacht Club on 10 August, and his death is considered an accidental drowning.