Paul Cattermole death: Rylan Clark and Shayne Ward lead tributes to S Club 7 star

Following the news of S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole’s death, several high-profile celebrities have paid tribute.

Cattermole was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (6 April) and pronounced dead later that day, his family have said. He was 46 years old.

A cause of death is currently unknown. Dorset Police have confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the musician’s death.

Cattermole’s band shared a message announcing the news, writing on Twitter: “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.”

His death follows week after S Club 7 – formed of Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett – announced plans for a major reunion tour.

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• Paul Cattermole of S Club 7 star dies aged 46

• S Club 7 ‘devastated’ after band member Paul Cattermole’s death

• Rylan sends S Club 7 ‘all the love'

• Dan Wootton remembers ‘pop legend’ Paul Cattermole

Shayne Ward pays tribute

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Shayne Ward said it was a “privilege” watching Cattermole perform.

The English singer who rose to fame as the winner of the second series of The X Factor tweeted: “#rip #paulcattermole @Paulcattermole1 Was a privilege watching you do what you do best when I was growing up. Was and still am a big of fan of you and the gang. My condolences to paul’s family and extended family @SClub7 x”

The Independent’s Nick Levine remembers S Club 7 on Miami 7 as ‘appointment viewing’

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What was Paul Cattermole’s cause of death?

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At the moment, there are no details about Cattermole’s death. He was found dead in his home in Dorset on Thursday (7 April).

Local police have confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the musician’s death. He was 46.

Rocky Horror Show honours ‘treasured cast member’ Paul Cattermole

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Cattermole, who portrayed both Eddie and Dr Scott in The Rocky Horror Show between 2015 and 2016, was honoured by his “Rocky Horror family”.

“Here he is giving us an impromptu version of ‘Reach For the Stars’, one night after the show,” the Rocky Horror Show UK’s Twitter account wrote.

S Club 7 recently announced plans for a major reunion tour

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In mid-February, the seven-piece British pop group announced they were planning a major reunion tour in celebration of “ 25 years of S Club 7”.

They had planned on bringing back Nineties nostalgia across the UK and Ireland this October.

It’s not clear yet whether Paul Cattermole’s death will affect the tour.

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S Club 7 features seven members: Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Hannah Spearritt, Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, and Bradley McIntosh.

In 1999, the British pop group reached No 1 with their debut single “Bring It All Back”. Other S Club 7 hits include other high-energy tunes such as “S Club Party” (1999) and “Don’t Stop Movin” (2001).

By the time that S Club 7 disbanded in 2003, the group had recorded four studio albums, released 11 singles that all entered the top 5 UK charts, and sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.

BBC journalist shares throwback video of Paul Cattermole

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“I see there are some jokes online around his passing because of S Club 7 and their style of music. But for a while they were one of the biggest pop groups on the planet. Paul was only 17 when he became a global star... But it shows you, you never know what anyone is going through. RIP,” Colm Flynn wrote.

S Club 7 ‘devastated’ after band member Paul Cattermole’s death

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The musician’s bandmates were the first to pay tribute to him.

‘We are devastated’: S Club 7 pay tribute to Paul Cattermole after band member’s death

‘He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us,’ band said in tribute

Loose Women’s India Willoughby send ‘love and condolences’ to Paul Cattermole and his family

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Rylan sends S Club 7 ‘all the love'

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Dan Wootton remembers ‘pop legend’ Paul Cattermole

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S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole dies aged 46

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Paul Cattermole death: S Club 7 star dies aged 46

Singer was found at his home in Dorset, his family said