Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson dead
Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson dead: Strictly Come Dancing pros pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’
Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson has sadly passed away
Kerri-Anne performed at the 2014 talent show and the cause of death is currently unknown.
Her death was tragically confirmed Thursday morning.
The dancer was part of the group Kings and Queens that also included Strictly pros Neil and Katya Jones and the professionals paid tribute to her after learning the sad news.
Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson dead: Strictly Come Dancing pros pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’
Kerri-Anne’s older sister Cara Donaldson confirmed the sad news on Facebook, writing: “My heart hurts and my world has just collapsed around me.
“My beautiful little sister is no longer with us and I don’t know how to handle it. I love you Kerri, you are my best friend, we were inseparable and right now I don’t know how to fill the void. Be peaceful and hold Nan tight.’
The Supadance National League also announced the news.
A range of dance world stars have paid tribute with Kerri-Anne’s BGT co-star Neil Jones posting a message dedicated to his ‘big sister’ on Instagram:
Kerri Anne Donaldson – remember that name and please never forget it because it belongs to a woman who loved to dance, create and perform, she had the boldest laugh and a heart of gold, she hated being 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 were my friend and like my big sister.”
Fellow Strictly star Amy Dowden shared the same black and white photo of Kerri, writing, ‘So shocked and sad @kerri_annedonaldson. Such a beautiful dancer and kind soul.
Sending love to all your family and friends. Heaven certainly has an angel. Keep dancing up there, wonderful.’
Tributes: A string of dance world stars have paid tribute to Kerri-Anne’s BGT co-star Neil Jones dedicating a post on Instagram to his ‘big sister’
Strictly speaking: It Takes Two host Janette Manrara responded to Neil’s post: ‘How sad to see this news. She was such a sweet person. My heart goes out to all of her friends and family at this time.”
Gorka Marquez also paid tribute, writing: “OMG this is so sad…”
Joanne Clifton wrote: ‘I’m beyond words… This is just heartbreaking.. really devastating. We already know you and have shared the dance floor with you all our lives…Dance up there with the angels Kerri..you beautiful dancer, you beautiful soul’.