…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
Singer Bradley McIntosh from S Club 7 has paid tribute to his late bandmate Paul Cattermole, who passed away earlier this month.
Cattermole, who was found at his home in Dorset, was just 46.
While the cause of death is yet to be revealed, no suspicious circumstances have been reported.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bradley shared an old video of himself and Cattermole wearing wigs and having fun during the height of their fame.
He said he was “truly devastated” by the loss of his “dear friend, fellow band member and big brother,” thanking him for the “good times, memories and big love.”
Cattermole was due to join his former bandmates on a reunion tour later this year, which will now go ahead in his memory.
Tributes have poured in from fans, friends, and fellow band members since Cattermole’s death was announced by his family.
Last week, the band shared a tweet expressing their deep sadness and sense of loss at his passing. They went on to say that they had been “so lucky” to have had him in their lives and asked that fans respect the privacy of the band and his family at this time.
Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Hannah Spearritt, Bradley and Tina Barrett are set to continue with the reunion tour in Cattermole’s memory.
The passing of Cattermole is a reminder of the importance of cherishing the people we love and making memories while we can.
While it is still unclear what caused his death, the shock of losing a friend and loved one so suddenly is something that many people can relate to.
The outpouring of tributes online is a testament to the impact Cattermole had on those around him, and the role he played in the music industry.
He will be missed by many, but his memory will live on through the music he created and the people he touched.