Danny Dearden death: X Factor contestant dies, aged 34
The X Factor contestant Danny Dearden, who appeared on the show in 2014, has died, aged 34.
The singer, who appeared on the ITV talent show in 2014, reached the Judges' Houses stage of the competition, where he was mentored by the Spice Girls singer Mel B.
Dearden's manager, Denise Beighton confirmed he had died in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday (15 April), writing: 'Heartbroken to wake up to the news that you're gone. I have no words right now, rest easy beautiful boy.'
Dearden's cause of death has yet to be revealed. However, tributes to the singer were quickly shared in the comment section of Beighton's Instagram post.
'This is heartbreaking! Danny was a lovely soul,' musician Lewis Maxwell wrote.
Meanwhile, another person added: 'What!?!? No!!! He was such a lovely gent. So so sorry for your loss D, this one is a big shock.'
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