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."