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Kate Lally

BGT star dies as Strictly Come Dancing pros share heartache

Strictly Come Dancing professionals have taken to social media to share some heartbreaking news.

Neil Jones and Joanne Clifton both shared Instagram posts on Wednesday evening after a fellow dancer died. Kerri-Anne Donaldson "shared the dancefloor" with Joanne and her brother Kevin Clifton "basically all our lives".

The Supadance National League confirmed her death earlier today. Kerri-Anne performed on Britain's Got Talent back in 2014 as part of dance group Kings and Queens.

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The group, which also consisted of Strictly pros Neil and Katya Jones, managed to reach the semi-final.

In an emotional tribute on, Neil said: "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.

Kerri-Anne worked with a number of the Strictly pros over the years (Instagram/Kerri-Anne Donaldson)

"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. "

Joanne also said: "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".

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