Last pictures of Paul Cattermole a day before S Club 7 star's 'unexpected' death

07 April 2023 , 15:33

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Paul Cattermole photographed earlier this week prior to his death (Image: Spartacus / SplashNews.com)

Paul Cattermole was seen enjoying some time outdoors in photos taken just a day before he died.

It was announced earlier today that the singer - best known for being a member pop group S Club 7 - had died, with the news having "devastated" his bandmates.

He was found at his home in Dorset on Thursday (April 6) and was later pronounced dead, aged 46. There are "no suspicious circumstances" to his death.

Just a day earlier, Paul had been photographed on a walk in the countryside. These are the last photos of the late performer before his death this week.

It's been announced that Paul Cattermole has died (Spartacus / SplashNews.com)

He was seen wearing a dark jacket, T-shirt and trousers on the walk, as well as a pair of trainers and some sunglasses.

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Paul - who was set to tour with S Club 7 later this year as part of a reunion - appeared to throw some stones along the path during the outing on Wednesday (April 5).

His bandmates confirmed the news that he had died in a statement released today, which read: "We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.

He's best known for having been in S Club 7 (Spartacus / SplashNews.com)

Paul was seen on a walk in the countryside earlier this week prior to his death (Spartacus / SplashNews.com)

"There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have."

The band's statement concluded: "He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time."

He was photographed during the outing on Wednesday (April 5) (Spartacus / SplashNews.com)

And statement issued on behalf of his family and bandmates reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother [Paul].

"Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon. While the cause of death is currently unknown, Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul's family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time."

Joel Leaver