Simon Cowell has released an emotional statement following the death of former X Factor star Tom Mann's fiancée, Dani Hampson.
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Tom, who was a contestant on the show in 2014, announced on Monday that his partner tragically passed away on the morning of their wedding at the weekend. She also leaves behind their eight-month-old son Bowie.
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Tributes immediately poured in - including one from X Factor boss Simon, who expressed his heartache. "As a father myself, I simply cannot imagine the heartbreak Tom and his family are going through and will be personally reaching out to him," he said in a statement.
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"From my family to his, we extend our deepest condolences and all of our love during this tragic time."
When sharing the sad news on Instagram, Tom wrote: "I can't believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June.
© Photo: InstagramTom Mann's fiancee Dani passed away on Saturday
"On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak. I feel like I have cried an ocean. We never made it to the altar; or got to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that you were my entire world and the best thing that has ever happened to me, Danielle. I will wear this ring that I was always supposed to wear as a sign of my unconditional love to you."
He continued: "I am completely broken trying to process this and I honestly don't know where to go from here, but I do know I need to use any strength I can muster for our little boy... We have lost such a special person and I am sure we are about to see an abundant outpouring of love that reflects that."
The singer concluded: "My darling Dani, the brightest light in any room, my world is nothing but darkness without you. I will miss you forever."
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