S Membership 7 has issued a joint assertion following the loss of life of Paul Cattermole.
The Convey It All Again hitmaker was confirmed lifeless on Friday (April 7) on the age of 46, leaving his bandmates “devastated.”
Saying the stunning information, the band wrote: “We’re actually devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.
“There aren’t any phrases to explain the deep disappointment and loss all of us really feel.
“We have been so fortunate to have had him in our lives and are grateful for the nice reminiscences we have now.
“He shall be so significantly missed by all of us.
“We ask that you simply respect the privateness of his household and the band presently.”
In a follow-up social media publish on the official S Membership web page, they’ve now expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of affection and condolences.
“Thanks to all our unbelievable followers and mates who’ve shared their love for our brother Paul,” they wrote on Instagram.
“At this tough time for all of us, it provides us energy to know that he won’t ever be forgotten.”
They continued, “In lieu of flowers, Paul’s household has requested anybody who wish to be part of us in making a donation in his honor to the Nationwide Youth Music Theater, a corporation that introduced Paul a lot pleasure rising up.”
They signed off and concluded, “We love you all.” S Membership x’
Of their first posts for the reason that information broke, band members Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett and Jo O’Meara reposted the picture on their very own Instagram Tales.
Cattermole’s loss of life got here only a day after he was pictured strolling by the park, showing in excessive spirits as he ran about and threw stones.
The Attain singer is about to hit the street together with his fellow S Clubbers later this 12 months, as they just lately introduced a reunion tour in honor of their twenty fifth anniversary.
Talking of getting again collectively, the band – who final carried out as a full ensemble on their 2015 reunion tour – stated on the time: ‘After eight years, it feels nice to announce that we’re getting again collectively and performing collectively once more.
“We’re so excited to deliver the S Membership Get together again to our followers throughout the nation to rejoice 25 years of S Membership 7. We will not even consider it has been so lengthy!
“Music and friendship have at all times been on the coronary heart of every little thing we have ever carried out. We hope that everybody could make it one large social gathering with us!’
In his closing press interview earlier than the tour, Cattermole additionally shared his pleasure as he spoke of “new beginnings.”
In unearthed footage, he stated he consulted his playing cards previous to the comeback tour, having opted for a profession change as a tarot card reader when S Membership broke up.
In a video obtained by Mail On-line, he stated a couple of weeks in the past: ‘I noticed the wheel of fortune – that is good, that is luck. I actually seemed on the playing cards.
“There have been different playing cards too, ace of golf equipment – ardour, new beginnings, your cup overflowing with actually passionate emotion.
“It is positivity – one thing to be captivated with.”
Cattermole was scheduled to carry out together with his six bandmates in arenas throughout the UK and Eire in October, with the remainder of S Membership 7 but to make an announcement on the standing of the exhibits.
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