S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole dies aged 46

07 April 2023, 16:19 | Written by Tyler Damara Kelly

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The news comes just weeks after it was announced that S Club 7 would be celebrating their 25th anniversary with a reunion tour which was set to see all seven members back on stage together for the first time in nine years.

A statement from Paul's family and bandmates said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole.

"Paul was found yesterday, 6 April 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.

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. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/CFpkjU62aD
— S Club 7 (@SClub7) April 7, 2023

A statement on the S Club social media accounts said: "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."

After S Club 7 broke up, Paul started performing with Jo O'Meara and Bradley McIntosh as S Club 3, and went on to star in the theatre production of Rocky Horror Picture Show.