N-Dubz star Tulisa supported as she announces death of famous dad in 'forever' tribute
The N-Dubz star took to social media to share the sad news and pay tribute on Tuesday (July 1). Taking to Instagram, she shared a childhood picture of her cuddling up to the keyboard player, who went by the name of Plato.
Alongside the post, Tulisa wrote: "Love you pops, rest in peace. Forever my father's daughter."
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She was soon flooded with messages of love and support. Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who appeared on I'm A Celebrity with her last year, said: "I'm so sorry for your loss, Sending you all my love."
Former X Factor star Ella Henderson wrote: "Sending all the love in the world my cupcake."
This Morning star Dermot O'Leary commented; "So sorry T."
This Morning beauty expert Bryony Blake replied: "So sorry T, sending lots of love." Media personality Lizzie Cundy also shared: "Thinking of you. So sorry."
Steve had his own successful music career as the keyboardist for Mungo Jerry.
Mungo Jerry was largely successful in the 70s after landing number one hit In The Summertime, with Plato playing on the keyboard.
His brother Byron - who was Tulisa's uncle and father of her cousin and fellow N-Dubz star Dappy - played bass guitar in the group.
Dappy, who is in N-Dubz with her alongside Fazer, previously paid tribute to Steve as he shared a clip of himself on social media with his uncle alongside a white dove emoji.
Tulisa posted a broken heart emoji on the post, with Dappy responding to her: "I'm so sorry T."
Last year, I'm A Celeb star Tulisa opened up about her 'unconventional relationship' with her dad, Steve. 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."
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