An X Factor star has bravely taken to social media to share the unfathomably devastating news that his fiancee passed away on the morning of their wedding. Tom Mann, who shot to fame in the band Stereo Kicks on Simon Cowell's TV show in 2014, announced the unthinkable news on an Instagram post this evening (20 June).
Mann was due to tie the knot with fiancee, Danielle, on 18 June. The couple share an eight-month-old son together.
In a devastating social media post, Tom Mann promised to wear his wedding ring 'as a sign of my unconditional love' to his late fiancee. The circumstances surrounding Danielle's tragic death have not been released.
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Tributes have rushed in from fans, celebrities and even strangers as the unfathomable news was felt deeply by many. Singer, Lewis Capaldi, commented, "Love you brother".
On Instagram, Tom Mann wrote, "I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June.
"On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak. I feel like I have cried an ocean.
"We never made it to the alter; or got to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that you were my entire world and the best thing that has ever happened to me, Danielle. I will wear this ring that I was always supposed to wear as a sign of my unconditional love to you.
"I am completely broken trying to process this and I honestly don’t know where to go from here, but I do know I need to use any strength I can muster for our little boy. I will not be a mark on the parent that you had already become but I promise I will do my everything to raise Bowie just the way we always wanted.
"I promise you he will know how amazing his mummy was. I promise to make you so so proud. The most beautiful person inside and out.
"The most incredible soul. We have lost such a special person and I am sure we are about to see an abundant outpouring of love that reflects that.
"I will try to find peace in your messages and comments, but right now I am grieving and I will be for a very, very long time. My darling Dani, the brightest light in any room, my world is nothing but darkness without you. I will miss you forever."
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