S CLUB 7 TRAGEDY
Paul Cattermole dead: S Club 7 legend dies aged 46 just weeks after band revealed reunion plans
S CLUB 7 legend Paul Cattermole has tragically been found dead at home just weeks after the band revealed their plans to reunite.
The 46-year-old singer had been looking forward to joining his former S Club bandmates for a reunion tour scheduled for later this year.
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Sobbing pals including co-star Hannah Spearritt “broke down” when given the shock news.
Management told the stunned group that there were “no suspicious circumstances” surrounding his death.
A source told The Sun: “Everyone is in pieces. Hannah and the rest of the gang broke down when told what happened.
“No one can believe it. There is a real sense of horror and disbelief.”
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A statement from Paul's family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole.
"Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon.
"While the cause of death is currently unknown, Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances.
"Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time."
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Meanwhile, the band paid tribute with a touching Instagram post in memory of their co-star.
The tribute read: "We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.
"There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel.
"We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.
"He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us.
"We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time."
Other stars such as Rylan took to social media to share their condolences.
Hollyoaks actor Jeremy Edwards wrote: "RIP Paul Cattermole. My thoughts and love go to all your friends and family."
ITV star Vernon Kay added: "This is so very sad. From when I first started in TV all the way through CBBC, T4, TOTP, smash hits poll winners Paul and S Club were always there. He always had time for a chat. RIP."
Meanwhile, ITV news anchor Steve Clamp said: "Just hearing of the death of S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole. How very sad. He was 46, and due to go on a comeback tour soon...
"The group were a big part of my youth. Thoughts with his family and friends. RIP."
A Dorset police spokesperson told The Sun: “We were called at 4.41pm on Thursday 6 April 2023 to reports of the sudden death of a man aged in his 40s at an address in Wareham.
“The man’s family have been informed and HM Coroner notified.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and enquiries are being carried out on behalf of HM Coroner.”
Paul, born in St Albans, , and S Club 7 co-star Hannah, 42, became friends in their teens at the National Youth Music Theatre.
They got together after their 'romance' was written into a storyline on their TV show, L.A 7, which ran from April to July in 2000.
Paul was one of the original members of the band when it formed in 1998.
He was talent spotted by producers from 19 Management and invited to audition.
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Paul left S Club 7 in 2002. He formed a new group Skua, but they split a year later.
In 2014, S Club 7 performed together at Children in Need and the following year reunited for the Bring It All Back Tour.
Paul and Hannah reignited their relationship, but later called it quits for good.
A year later he played Eddie in a tour production of The Rocky Horror Show. But he had to quit after a co-star fell on him during a dance number, damaging his back.
In 2018, he sold his Brit Award for £60,000 on eBay after telling fans he was skint.
He worked odd jobs to make ends meet, and found regular work as a station manager for a community radio station in Swanage, Dorset.
He then appeared on First Dates Hotel in 2019 - but left after his date failed to recognise him.
In 2022, the pop star had begun providing online tarot card services.
The new dates for S Club 7 - known for hits ‘S Club Party’, ‘Never Had a Dream Come True’ and ‘Reach’ - were to mark 25 years since the band first formed.
Over the five years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK No.1 singles, one UK No.1 album, hits throughout , including a top-ten single in the United States, Asia, Latin America and Africa. They recorded four studio albums, released eleven singles and went on to sell over 14 million albums worldwide.
In a 2019 interview with , Paul said: "The style and energy that was portrayed was coming from us, entirely.
"There was no management in that. The actual thing that people were buying into came from us. We created that sort of fun energy on our own."
The new tour was due to take place in October, with 11 dates in both the UK and Ireland, including , , Nottingham and .
All seven original members of the group - Paul, Hannah, Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh and Jo O’Meara - had agreed to reunite.
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But last night Paul’s six bandmates were in mourning.
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