‘Someone hit him and left him there to die’: Nicole Scherzinger pays tribute to her ‘sweet and beautiful’ cousin John after he was killed in a hit and run
- The X Factor judge, 41, took to her Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon to appeal for information and pleading for the perpetrator to come forward
- John Frederick III was killed on October 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida , in a collision which took place around 3am
- The former Pussycat Dolls singer wrote: ‘It’s like a nightmare, that we will never be able to wake from
Nicole Scherzinger has paid tribute to her ‘sweet and beautiful’ cousin John after he was killed in a ‘nightmare’ hit and run on Saturday.
The X Factor judge, 41, took to her Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon to appeal for information, pleading for the perpetrator of the ‘tragic’ crime to ‘have the dignity to come forward.
John Frederick III was killed on October 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a collision which took place around 3am.
Heartbreak: Nicole Scherzinger has paid tribute to her ‘sweet and beautiful’ cousin John after he was killed in a ‘nightmare’ hit and run on Saturday (pictured Saturday)
Tragedy: John Frederick III was killed on October 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a collision which took place around 3am
Sharing photos of her late cousin, the former Pussycat Dolls singer wrote: ‘It’s like a nightmare, that we will never be able to wake from…It is with the heaviest of hearts that I say goodbye to my beautiful cousin, John Boy.
‘This past Saturday October the 26th at 3am, his life was taken by a hit and run in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
‘Though I must take comfort in knowing that he is at peace with our Lord, I also know the agony our family is going through, knowing someone hit him head on and just left him there to die.
‘My sweet cousin, I love you so much. This world was a better place with you and your kind, creative heart in it. We will never forget you and will carry you with us forever.
Devastating: The former Pussycat Dolls singer wrote: ‘It’s like a nightmare, that we will never be able to wake from…It is with the heaviest of hearts that I say goodbye to my beautiful cousin, John Boy
Appeal: The star also shared an appeal for information to track down the hit and run driver
Urging the perpetrator to come forward, she continued: ‘My family and I are pleading for any information which could help support the investigation into the tragic death of this incredible man. I ask that whoever did this, has the dignity and strength to come forward.
‘Our God is a loving and forgiving God, but I pray for justice for John Boy and closure for my family.’
The Hawaiian-born star is currently in the UK working on The X Factor: Celebrity- Saturday marked the first live show in the series.