S CLUB 7 Juniors stars have paid tribute to S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole, following the news of his shocking death.
The singer was found dead at his home in Wareham, Dorset on Thursday aged just 46.
Paul was said to have been looking forward to joining his former S Club 7 bandmates for a reunion tour scheduled for later this year.
Tributes have since flooded in, including from S Club 7 Juniors members.
Stacey Franks was amongst those paying tribute to the late star, as well as Rochelle Humes, Aaron Renfree and Jay Perry.
Stacey, 34, fought back tears as she appeared in a video tribute which she shared on her social media.
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The singer, who discovered the shock news after returning home from a gig, said: “I've just got back from my gig and I don't really know what to say but I just wanted to thank everyone for their lovely messages regarding Paul.
“I didn't really know Paul on a personal level but it's really upset me because S Club as a whole has just been such a huge part of my life and you know I owe so much to S Club.
“I just wanted to send my love and strength to everybody that knew Paul, all the others, his friends, his family and god, I don't even know what to say.
“I'm not ignoring people I'm just a little bit taken aback. But thank you.”
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Meanwhile,Rochelle, 34, wrote on her stories: “Utterly heartbreaking news,” and re-shared a tribute from her former bandmate Aaron, 35.
Aaron posted a photo of the original S Club 7 line-up with the Juniors, and wrote: “I just can't believe it… Paul you will be deeply missed by your S Club family, friends and fans.
“You were a big part of my childhood – thanks for some special memories. Shine bright up there!”
And Jay, 33, wrote “RIP OG” over a black and white picture of the late star.
It comes after it was reported by Daily Mail that S Club 7 had concerns about the star's return to fame as he appeared "very quiet.”
The Sun told how the band was left stunned by news of Paul's heartbreaking death.
His ex Hannah Spearritt and the rest of the group “broke down" and were left "in pieces".
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