Professional dancer and Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson had previously opened up about her "inner demons" in a raw social media post.
Earlier today the 38-year-old’s older sister Cara Donaldson confirmed she had died, writing on Facebook : "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.”
Tributes for the dancer have poured in from friends and former colleagues, including her BGT co-star Neil Jones, 41.
Next to a stunning black and white photo of Kerri-Anne, he wrote: "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, she hated getting in the car with me, but would always listen to my crazy ideas, we shared so many moments and stories and she was always the voice of reason. Kerri you were my friend and like my big sister."
As messages continue to pour in for the dancer it has been revealed that she previously gave a glimpse of the “inner demons” she was dealing with in a raw blog post.
She wrote: "The last two years have challenged me beyond belief, it’s definitely not all been sunshine and rainbows.
"My career was hit so badly that indeed, it affected my financial situation.
"My future prospects were put on hold for the foreseeable, and my motivation was becoming harder to maintain.
"I have admittedly had moments of self doubt and anxiety, and I have had to take action to save myself from those dark places that are very hard to return from.
"So the world wants perfection, and here I am, the furthest thing from it.
"I am now stuck in a hamster wheel, trying to move forward without admitting to anyone, including myself, that my life isn’t as shiny as it seems.
Kerri-Anne also spoke about how she felt she had an "unhealthy relationship with food" and exercise.
She penned: "I consider myself mentally strong, but even the strong ones have vulnerabilities.
"I don’t remember the last time I went to a restaurant and didn’t look at the calories before the ingredients or the last time I missed a cardio session.
"I will probably always have an unhealthy relationship with food and my metabolism will forever rest in peace but the strong, educated woman I am now, motivates me to keep challenging those inner demons."
It is not currently known Kerri-Anne's cause of death.
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
