S Membership 7 star Bradley McIntosh has spoken out for the primary time since Paul Cattermole’s loss of life.
The Carry It All Again singer was confirmed lifeless aged 46 in a shock announcement final week.
In a press release launched on the time, his bandmates shared their devastation.
Sharing an image of Cattermole on Instagram, the band wrote on April 7: ‘We're actually devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.
‘There aren't any phrases to explain the deep unhappiness and loss all of us really feel.
‘We have been so fortunate to have had him in our lives and are grateful for the wonderful recollections now we have.
‘He shall be so deeply missed by every one in every of us.
‘We ask that you simply respect the privateness of his household and of the band at the moment.’
Taking to Instagram one week afterward April 14, McIntosh, 41, shared throwback movies together with his late pal.
‘I can’t imagine I’m penning this proper now however as a lot of we misplaced our expensive pal, fellow band member and large brother Paul final week’, he penned.
‘Thankyou for the great occasions the recollections and large love. We had so many nice adventures collectively. I do know your not going to be with us on the following one within the bodily however you’ll all the time be with us in our hearts and ideas.
‘Gonna miss you. Love you bro. R.I.P 💙🙏🏾💫 [sic]’.
McIntosh’s tribute comes after fellow S Clubbers Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, and Tina Barrett additionally expressed their sorrow.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday (April 11), O’Meara, 43, wrote in full: ‘I simply wished to succeed in out and thank all people from the underside of my coronary heart for the love and kindness you will have proven over the tragic passing of our sweetest soul Paul.’
She went on: ‘This has been totally devastating , and I'm completely shocked and heartbroken.
‘We've got misplaced somebody so extremely particular to us all , and there's a enormous sense of unhappiness that can by no means go.’
She concluded lovingly: ‘Paul will ceaselessly be an enormous a part of our lives , and I'll ceaselessly treasure the recollections we made ! I'll love you all the time Paul , God bless you my darling , Relaxation in ceaselessly Peace Love JoJo.’
In the meantime, Stevens, 45, mentioned she hopes Cattermole ‘knew how beloved he was’.
‘Thanks a lot for all of your lovely messages of affection and assist 💔🙏🏻The out pouring of affection for our Paul has been so extremely particular and has meant a lot. I hope he knew how beloved he was ❤️,’ she wrote.
‘Such a form, light and delicate soul with probably the most unimaginable vitality and such a wild free spirit. He would gentle up any room 💫.
‘We're heartbroken however so grateful for the recollections all of us shared 🙏🏻
An absolute shining star who we are going to love and miss all the time. RIP darling Paul 💔.’
Band member Barrett additionally penned a poem to want Cattermole ‘goodnight’.
The 46-year-old penned: ‘Thanks for all of your nicely needs and assist on this tragic time. I wrote a poem for Paul I’d prefer to share with you all.
‘Paul Cattermole, A shining star, filled with character and life, his flame burnt so brilliant.
‘A insurgent with out a trigger, a free spirit, a real drive, whereas strumming the guitar, he reached for the celebrities.’
Tina concluded: ‘Farewell candy Paul, your star shines so brilliant, ceaselessly in our hearts, sleep nicely and goodnight.’
Cattermole was attributable to be part of his bandmates – together with Jon Lee and Hannah Spearritt – on a reunion tour later this yr in celebration of their twenty fifth anniversary.
It’s not but recognized if the group will go forward with the sector reveals.
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