Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson dies aged 38

Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson has died aged 38.

Her loss of life was introduced by her older sister, Cara, who posted a number of photos of the dancer on Facebook.

She wrote: “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 like you Kerri, you are my greatest pal, we have been inseparable and proper now I do not know fill the void. Be peaceable and maintain Nan tight.”

Donaldson had been part of the dance troupe Kings and Queens, who reached the semi-finals of series 8 of Britain’s Got Talent in 2014.

During the group’s audition, they danced to a medley of Latin tracks, with Simon Cowell commenting: “We’ve had some nice dance teams on this present through the years… I believe it was unimaginable.”

While fellow judge Alesha Dixon said at the time: “If you do not make it to the ultimate, I’ll eat my arm.”

Other members of the dance troupe included Neil and Katya Jones, who would go on to become Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers.

‘Dance up there with the angels’

Supadance National League, a group that organises friendly matches between dance schools and clubs, also shared news of Donaldson’s death, posting a black and white image of her in a dance costume on social media.

Its tribute said: “The administrators of the League are devastated to listen to the extraordinarily unhappy news of the passing of the daughter of their fellow administrators Jacqui and Colin Donaldson principals of Diamond Dancecentre and on behalf of all the colleges within the League ship love and prayers to them, their household and dance faculty! RIP Kerri Anne.”

Donaldson’s cause of death was not given.

Strictly Come Dancing stars – including Neil and Katya Jones, Kevin and Joanne Clifton, Amy Dowden, and It Takes Two spin-off host Janette Manrara – have all paid tribute to the dancer.

Alongside a photo of Donaldson, Kevin Clifton wrote on Instagram: “Absolutely heartbroken. I’ve recognized Kerri since we have been children and he or she was all the time the loveliest woman. A pal and a dance companion.

“I’m glad we got to dance together this xmas. And that the whole cast of Strictly Ballroom got to work with you in rehearsals. RIP.”

His sister and fellow dancer, Joanne Clifton, wrote: “I have no words… This is just heartbreaking… truly devastating.

“We’ve recognized you and shared the dance ground with you mainly all our lives… Dance up there with the angels Kerri… you lovely dancer, you lovely soul.”

Neil Jones shared another professional photo of the dancer, writing: “Kerri Anne Donaldson – keep in mind that identify and please always remember it as a result of it belongs to a lady who cherished to bop, create and carry out, she had the cheekiest chortle and a coronary 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 have been my pal and like my large sister.”

Amy Dowden wrote: “So shocked and unhappy. Such a gorgeous dancer and type soul! Sending like to your whole household and mates. Heaven has definitely gained an angel. Keep dancing up there beautiful.”

While Janette Manrara commented underneath Neil Jones’s post: “How unhappy to see this news. She was such a beautiful individual. My coronary heart goes out to all her family and friends throughout this time.”

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Donaldson had most not too long ago labored as a choreographer on The Masked Singer.

She was additionally one of many skilled dancers performing within the professional dance routines on Dancing With The Stars Ireland.