Britain's Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson dead
Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson has sadly died.
Kerri-Anne performed on the talent show back in 2014, and the cause of death is currently not known.
Her death was tragically confirmed on Thursday morning.
The dancer, 38, was part of the group Kings and Queens which also had Strictly pros Neil and Katya Jones and Kai Widdrington in and the professionals paid tribute to her after learning the sad news.
Sad news: Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson has sadly died Kerri-Anne performed on the talent show back in 2014, and the cause of death is currently not known
TV fame: Kerri-Anne (front row, second left) performed on the talent show in 2014 as part of the group Kings and Queens which also included Strictly pros Neil and Katya Jones and Kai Widdrington
Kerri-Anne’s older sister Cara Donaldson first confirmed the sad news on Facebook, writing: ‘My heart hurts and my world has just collapsed around me.
‘My beautiful baby sister is no longer with us and I don’t know how to process it. I love you Kerri, you’re my best friend, we were inseparable and right now I don’t know how to fill the void. Be peaceful and hold Nan tight.’
The Supadance National League also announced the news.
A string of stars from the dance world have paid tribute with Kerri-Anne’s BGT co-star Neil Jones posting a message dedicated to his ‘big sister’ on Instagram:
‘Kerri Anne Donaldson- remember that name and please never forget it because it belongs to a woman who loved to dance, create and perform, she had the cheekiest laugh and a heart of gold, she hated getting in the car with me, but would always listen to my crazy ideas, we shared so many moments and stories and she was always the voice of reason.’
‘Kerri you were my friend and like my big sister.’
Fellow Strictly star Amy Dowden shared the same black and white photo of Kerri and wrote: ‘So shocked and sad @kerri_annedonaldson. Such a beautiful dancer and kind soul.
‘Sending love to all your family and friends. Heaven has certainly gained an angel. Keep dancing up there lovely.’
Tragic news: Kerri-Anne’s older sister Cara Donaldson first confirmed the sad news on Facebook, writing: ‘ My heart hurts and my world has just collapsed around me
Friends: The dancer, 38, was part of the group Kings and Queens which also had Strictly pros Neil and Katya Jones (pictured with Neil)
Tributes: A string of stars from the dance world have paid tribute with Kerri-Anne’s BGT co-star Neil posting a message dedicated to his ‘big sister’ on Instagram
Loss: The dancer worked alongside many of Strictly’s biggest stars including Kevin Clifton who she performed with in December
Strictly: It Takes Two host Janette Manrara commented on Neil’s post: ‘How sad to see this news. She was a such a lovely person. My hearts goes out to all her friends and family during this time.’
Gorka Marquez also paid tribute, writing: ‘OMG this is so sad…’
Joanne Clifton wrote: ‘I have no words… This is just heartbreaking.. truly devastating. We’ve known you and shared the dance floor with you basically all our lives… Dance up there with the angels Kerri.. you beautiful dancer, you beautiful soul’.
Kerri’s pal and fellow dancer Pasquale La Rocca, who is a pro on the Belgian version of Dancing with the Stars, also took to his Instagram page to pay tribute to her.
He wrote alongside photos of the duo: ‘My heart is aching and there are no words to explain how I feel right now.
‘My beautiful,talented special friend Kerri is not longer with us and i still can’t realize it in my head. I want to remember you with that gorgeous smile and I want you to know that you will live in my heart forever.
Talent: Kerri-Anne reached the semi final of the 2014 series of Britain’s Got Talent with her dance troupe with judge Simon Cowell calling them ‘incredible’ after their first audition
‘I love you so much and I will miss you everyday of my life. Rest in peace Friend.’
Kerri-Anne reached the semi final of the 2014 series of Britain’s Got Talent with her dance troupe.
In their audition, they danced to a medley of Latin tracks with judge Simon Cowell calling them ‘incredible.’
In recent years Kerri-Anne worked as a choreographer on The Masked Singer as well as performing on Dancing with the Stars Ireland.
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