ITV Britain's Got Talent star found dead days after leaving hospital

Victoria Johns & Isabelle Bates

18 November 2024 at 11:07 am·2-min read

A star of ITV show Britain's Got Talent was tragically found dead just days after she was discharged from hospital. Kerri-Anne Donaldson was part of dance troupe Kings and Queens who performed on the show in 2014.

The performer danced alongside Neil and Katya Jones and Kai Widdrington who went on to star in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Kerri-Anne was sadly found dead at her home in Farnborough, Hampshire, in June last year.

She had been held in police custody for an undisclosed reason in the days before, Winchester Coroner's Court heard. The 38-year-old had also previously been reported missing but was found a short time later.

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The dancer was then admitted to a hospital in Lyne, Surrey, and was discharged days before her death. Kerri-Anne was seen was at 11am on June 6, 2023.

Coroner, Jason Pegg, told a pre-inquest review hearing that a post-mortem examination carried out after her death concluded that Kerri-Anne had tragically had died by "hanging". A full inquest hearing has been scheduled for next year. Kerri-Anne's death was confirmed by her older sister, Cara Donaldson on Facebook, The Mirror reports.

She wrote: "My heart hurts and my world has just collapsed around me. My beautiful baby sister is no longer with us and I don't know how to process it. I love you Kerri, you're my best friend, we were inseparable and right now I don't know how to fill the void. Be peaceful and hold Nan tight."

Joanne Clifton paid tribute to her fellow dancer. She said: "I have no words… This is just heartbreaking.. truly devastating. We’ve known you and shared the dance floor with you basically all our lives. Dance up there with the angels Kerri.. you beautiful dancer, you beautiful soul."

Amy Dowden added: "So shocked and sad. Such a beautiful dancer and kind soul. Sending love to all your family and friends. Heaven has certainly gained an angel. Keep dancing up there lovely."

Fellow Kings and Queens star, Neil Jones, said: "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 cheekiest laugh and a heart of gold."

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