Police say there were ‘no suspicious circumstances’ in death of S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole, 46, whose body was found at his £172,000 flat
Police have said there are ‘no suspicious circumstances’ surrounding the sudden death of S Club 7 member Paul Cattermole.
The singer’s death at age 46 was announced yesterday with the news leaving his bandmates and ex-girlfriend Hannah Spearritt in ‘shock’.
He was found at his £172,000 home in Dorset on Thursday, but the cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.
It comes following years of money troubles which plagued the pop star who previously declared bankruptcy.
Tributes have poured in to remember Cattermole, who produced a string of number one hits with S Club 7.
Paul Cattermole, pictured just days before his death aged 46 which police said is not being treated as suspicious
The singer pictured with fellow S Club 7 member and ex-girlfriend Hannah Spearritt, who is said to be ‘inconsolable’ following his death
He also claimed two Brit awards one of which he later auctioned off as he dealt with money struggles, to the shock of fans.
News of his untimely death broke yesterday, with a statement released by his family reading: ‘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.’
The singer, who was last pictured on Wednesday, was set to embark on a reunion tour with S Club 7 in October.
He previously left Loose Women viewers in tears as he discussed his life living on the breadline, revealing he was living off noodles and couldn’t afford a new shirt for his television appearance at the time.
The singer revealed he had fallen on hard times and had been experiencing money problems since being declared bankrupt in 2015.
Following the sad news of his passing, a video from his appearance looking for love on First Dates Hotel in 2019 has resurfaced online.
In the clip, Paul sweetly admitted he would trade his ‘success’ and ‘fame’ in pop band S Club for a chance at ‘one true love’ before going on the date.
Paul, who quit S Club four years after they catapulted to fame, said recognition and money weren’t the ‘route to happiness’ but finding love is.
Successful: Paul (centre) was part of noughties pop group S Club 7 that featured (L-R) Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett
Cattermole had been set to rejoin the pop group for a new tour announced earlier this year
He said: ‘Would I have traded the success and the number ones for one true love? I think yeah, yeah.
‘Fame isn’t the route to happiness, money isn’t the route to happiness, being with somebody you love is.’
The singer went on to say although he had had an array of short relationships, including with S Club co-star Hannah Spearritt, he wanted to find true love.
Spearritt is said to be ‘inconsolable’ following his sudden death.
A source said: ‘Hannah couldn’t even speak of the news – her boyfriend has been having the conversations that need to be had.
‘She is inconsolable. This has come out of nowhere and she is simply numb.’
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