Kevin Clifton has shared his heartbreak after studying of the demise of a pal he has identified since childhood.
The previous Strictly Come Dancing star was supported by his girlfriend, Stacey Dooley, as he paid an emotional tribute to fellow dancer and Britain’s Bought Expertise 2014 semi-finalist, Kerri Donaldson, whose demise was introduced on Thursday.
Kerri carried out on BGT as a part of the supergroup Kings and Queens alongside Strictly execs Kai Widdrington, Neil Jones and Katya Jones. Her reason behind demise has not been disclosed.
© GettyAlongside a wonderful picture of Kerri and two throwback photos of her and Kevin competing in dance competitions as kids, Kevin penned: “Completely heartbroken. I’ve identified Kerri since we have been youngsters and he or she was all the time the loveliest lady.
“A pal and a dance companion. I am glad we bought to bounce collectively this xmas. And that the entire solid of Strictly Ballroom set to work with you in rehearsals. RIP.”
Stacey – who shares daughter Minnie with Kevin – was among the many first to react to his submit and commented with a single purple coronary heart emoji. His followers additionally expressed their condolences, with one responding: “Oh Kevin I am so sorry in your loss. Sending love at this extremely exhausting time.”
A second stated: “So sorry to listen to about your pal Kerri. Ideas and prayers are with you and her household at this unhappy time.” A 3rd added: “So so Sorry Kevin! We’re all considering of you at this tough time.”
Kevin wasn’t the one one to pay his respects to Kerri. His sister, Joanne Clifton, and a number of other Strictly stars additionally took to social media to specific their shock and unhappiness over her passing. Joanne shared a string of touching images together with quite a few childhood photographs, alongside the message: “I’ve no phrases…That is simply heartbreaking.. actually devastating.
“We have identified you and shared the dance flooring with you principally all our lives. Dance up there with the angels Kerri.. you lovely dancer, you lovely soul. To Cara, Colin and Jaqui … all my ideas and love and power and prayers are with you xxxx.”
Amy Dowden wrote: “So shocked and unhappy @kerri_annedonaldson. Such a wonderful dancer and type soul! Sending like to all your loved ones and pals. Heaven has definitely gained an angel. Maintain dancing up there beautiful,” alongside three damaged coronary heart emojis.
Neil Jones stated: “Kerri Anne Donaldson – do not forget that identify and please always remember it as a result of it belongs to a girl who liked to bounce, create and carry out.
“She had the cheekiest snigger and a coronary heart of gold, she hated getting within the automotive with me, however would all the time take heed to my loopy concepts, we shared so many moments and tales and he or she was all the time the voice of cause. Kerri you have been my pal and like my huge sister.”
Gorka Marquez merely penned: “RIP @kerri_annedonaldson,” alongside two white love coronary heart emojis and a photograph of Kerri. Whereas Janette Manrara stated: “How unhappy to see this information. She was a such a beautiful particular person. My coronary heart goes out to all her family and friends throughout this time.”
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