Paul Cattermole’s cause of death revealed

The singer was found dead in April

Paul Cattermole died at the age of 46. (PA)
Paul Cattermole died at the age of 46. (PA)

S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole died of natural causes, it has been confirmed.

The singer was found dead at his Dorset home last month at the age of 46, just weeks after it was revealed that S Club 7 were getting together for a 25th anniversary reunion tour.

The cause of death has now been confirmed by Dorset Coroner’s Service.

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A spokeswoman for Dorset Coroner’s Office said: “We confirm that Mr Cattermole died from natural causes and our investigations have concluded.

“As his death was from natural causes there will be no inquest.”

Cattermole was found dead on 6 April.

The rest of the pop group - Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara and Hannah Spearritt - paid tribute in a moving statement on Instagram.

"We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul," they said.

File photo dated 10/10/1999 of Paul Cattermole from Teen band S/Club/7 at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, to take part in the World Wildlife Fund's Walk For Wildlife to help raise money to protect some of Europe's most endangered species. S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole has died at the age of 46, a statement from his family and the group said. Issue date: Friday April 7, 2023.
Paul Cattermole in 1999. (PA Images/Alamy)

"There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel.

"We were so lucky to have him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.

"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," added the singers.

Pop group S Club 7, from left to right; Jo, Paul, Tina, Jon, Rachel, Bradley and Hannah, perform on stage at Wembley Arena in London. The gig is the first of three nights here, on the London stint of their UK tour.
S Club 7 on stage. (PA Images/Alamy)

S Club 7 found fame in the late 90s with a string of hits including Bring It All Back, Never Had A Dream Come True, Two In A Million and S Club Party.

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In February this year they announced an arena tour of the UK and Ireland to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Spearritt recently said she would now not be joining and the band has since rebranded as S Club.

Additional reporting from PA.

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