S Club 7's Jo O'Meara 'devastated and heartbroken' by Paul Cattermole death in emotional tribute

S Club 7 star Jo O'Meara has said she is 'devastated and heartbroken' in her first message since the death of bandmate Paul Cattermole. There was an outpouring of shock and grief on Friday (April 7) after it was announced that Cattermole had died unexpectedly, aged 46.

The singer, who shot to fame as part of the seven-piece band back in 1998, was preparing for a return to the stage after the group after they announced their reunion just weeks ago.

Confirming the tragic news, Cattermole's family and his S Club 7 bandmates said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole. Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon."

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They confirmed that there were "no suspicious circumstances" surrounding his death. The statement added: "While the cause of death is currently unknown, Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time."

Over the weekend, S Club 7 thanked fans for their support following the death of their bandmate. Jo, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt and Jon Lee penned: "Thank you to all our incredible fans and friends who have shared their love for our brother Paul. In this difficult time for all of us, it gives us strength to know that he will never be forgotten."

Sharing a picture of Paul from his S Club days, the statement went on: "In lieu of flowers, Paul's family have requested that anyone who would like to can join us