Devastated Tulisa pulls out of Pride event after famous dad's tragic death
Yesterday pop star Tulisa shared the sad news that her father Plato Kontostavlos, a keyboard player, who was known as Steve, had passed away.
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He was well loved within the music scene during the 1970s, as part of the blues band Mungo Jerry.
And today it has been announced that Tulisa will be taking a step back from her work commitments to grieve the huge loss.
The singer was set to perform at The Grand Clapham to celebrate Pride on Saturday - but understandably won't be taking part now.
The venue told fans on their official X account, writing: "Pride update. We are sorry to announce that due to a family bereavement, Tulisa will understandably no longer be joining us for our Pride After Party on Saturday."
On Tuesday, Tulisa took to her Instagram page to post an emotional tribute.
She shared a childhood image showing her snuggling with her dad and the words: "Love you pops, rest in peace.
"Forever my father's daughter."
Heartbroken rapper Dappy, who was in N-Dubz with his cousin Tulisa, also shared the sad news as he posted a video of himself with his uncle, alongside a white dove.
I'm A Celeb star Tulisa commented on the post with a broken heart emoji and Dappy replied: 'I'm so sorry T.'
N-Dubz star Dappy posts video with Tulisa's dad - his uncle Plato
Speaking last year about her father, she said on Paul Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk: 'Me and my dad's relationship has not been a conventional one.
"I would say me and my dad now we're just more friends that kind of have an understanding of one another."
Plato's band Mungo Jerry gained massive success after landing the Number 1 hit In The Summertime in 1970.
Other hits from the band include Lady Rose and Alright, Alright, Alright.
Plato played the keyboard alongside his brother Byron - who is Tulisa's uncle and Dappy's father - who was on bass guitar.
Tragically Byron died in the early days of N-Dubz in 2007.
The pair were reportedly in the band during its early days.
Speaking about her dad's influence on her career, Tulisa said: "My dad had a little studio in Dollis Hill and he used to bring me there sometimes when he was working.
"He put me on the mic at the age of five. I was singing Little Mermaid.
"I just knew there was nothing else I felt passionate about."
The star has told in the past how her dad left her mum, Anne Byrne, when she was nine years old.
Tulisa became her mum's primary carer at the tender age of 11.
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