Nicole Scherzinger has paid tribute to her cousin after he was killed in a hit and run on Saturday.
The X Factor: Celebrity judge, 41, took to Instagram on Wednesday to appeal for information, asking for the perpetrator to "have the dignity to come forward".
John Frederick III, 35, died on October 26 in a crash that occurred at around 3am in Florida.
Nicknamed John Boy, Nicole called him "sweet and beautiful" in the emotional post.
Sharing a picture of John, she wrote: "It's like a nightmare, that we will never be able to wake from… It is with the heaviest of hearts that I say goodbye to my beautiful cousin, John Boy.
"This past Saturday October the 26th at 3am, his life was taken by a hit and run in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
"Though I must take comfort in knowing that he is at peace with our Lord, I also know the agony our family is going through, knowing someone hit him head on and just left him there to die.
"My sweet cousin, I love you so much. This world was a better place with you and your kind, creative heart in it.
"We will never forget you and will carry you with us forever."
She then appealed for anyone with more information in the area to contact Broward County Crimestoppers.
Nicole continued: "My family and I are pleading for any information which could help support the investigation into the tragic death of this incredible man.
"I ask that whoever did this, has the dignity and strength to come forward.
"Our God is a loving and forgiving God, but I pray for justice for John Boy and closure for my family."
Jillian Frederick, John's sister, told WPLG-Ch.10 that John lost his footing and the car "plowed through him".
Police are looking for a 2009 to 2014 silver Hyundai Sonata with front-end damage.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Traffic Homicide Unit of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
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