Tom Mann
Tom Mann
Former X Factor star Tom Mann says he has been left "completely broken" after his fiancee Danielle died hours before they were due to get married.
Danielle Hampson, a PR executive and dancer with the likes of Take That and Little Mix, died on Saturday, he said.
"What was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak," wrote Mann, whose boy band Stereo Kicks were on the show in 2014.
His 34-year-old partner's cause of death has not been revealed.
"I can't believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning," he wrote on Monday.
"I feel like I have cried an ocean. We never made it to the altar; or got to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that you were my entire world and the best thing that has ever happened to me, Danielle."
A beautiful soul'
Spice Girl Emma Bunton led the tributes, replying to Mann's message, saying: "Heartbroken for you. A beautiful soul that will live on. Thinking of you all."
Take That star Howard Donald wrote: "I'm gutted beyond words that one of dancers on [2017 tour] Wonderland has passed away. What a beautiful and super talented dancer she was."
Mann's old bandmate Barclay Beales said: "Sending all my love brother so sorry."
The former X Factor star was perhaps best remembered on the show for his individual acoustic rendition of the Backstreet Boys song I Want It That Way.
After Stereo Kicks, Mann has worked as a songwriter and producer for artists like Lewis Capaldi, Rita Ora, Tate McRae and Mimi Webb.
Capaldi offered his support on Instagram, writing: "I love you brother."
Pop star MNEK said: "Awful news Tom. Sending u so much love and light- here for you."
Fellow singer Ellie Goulding offered: "I'm thinking of you non stop... You are so strong. Here for you always. Love you xxx"
Dani Hampson's devastated family have paid tribute to the late 34-year-old who tragically passed away on the morning she was due to marry X Factor star, Tom Mann.
Singer Tom, 34, announced the sad news of Dani's death on Instagram on Monday evening.
Tom's wife-to-be, who he shares son Bowie with, passed away in the early hours of Saturday 18 June, on the same day the pair were set to say their 'I do's'.
In the announcement Tom, who competed in The X Factor as part of the group Stereo Kicks in 2014, said he had lost the 'love of his life' on what should have been the happiest day of their lives.
A number of days later, Dani's loved-ones have now shared their heartbreak after losing the 'beating heart of their family'.
"She was the beating heart of our family, the loving, successful, intelligent daughter who always put everybody before herself. And as a result, she was loved by everyone," Dani's father, Martin penned.
"Our family is devastated and utterly heartbroken. People say the hurt will ease in time, but as it stands we are broken.
"Danielle, we will love you forever."
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