Il Divo singer Carlos Marin has died aged 53, the group has introduced.
The German-born Spanish baritone’s bandmates – American tenor David Miller French singer Sebastien Izambard and Swiss tenor Urs Buhler – paid tribute to him on Sunday.
In an announcement on Twitter, they mentioned: “It’s with heavy hearts that we’re letting you already know that our good friend and accomplice, Carlos Marin, has handed away.
“He shall be missed by his associates, household and followers.
“There’ll by no means be one other voice or spirit like Carlos.
“For 17 years the 4 of us have been on this unimaginable journey of Il Divo collectively, and we are going to miss our expensive good friend.
“We hope and pray that his lovely soul will relaxation in peace. With Love — David, Sebastien and Urs.”
On December 16, the group had posted that Marin was “within the hospital” and that they have been “hoping and praying for a speedy restoration”.
The reason for dying was not made clear, although experiences in Spanish media advised Marin was intubated after being admitted to an intensive care unit in Manchester.
Il Divo’s David Miller, Carlos Marin, Sebastien Izambard and Urs Buhler performing in London in 2015 (Ian West/PA Archive)
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Il Divo had postponed the remainder of their December UK tour dates by a 12 months “as a consequence of sickness”.
Marin had been on stage performing earlier this month.
The classical crossover group, comprised of a world melting pot of singing stars, was shaped by Simon Cowell in 2003 underneath his SyCo document label, although they later parted methods with the music mogul.
In his private life, Marin was married to French-born singer Geraldine Larrosa – higher identified by her stage identify Innocence – till 2009.
Cowell led a flood of social media tributes to Marin, writing on Twitter he was “devastated” by the information.
“I’m discovering this so tough to place into phrases how I really feel proper now,” Cowell mentioned.
“I’m devastated Carlos Marin has handed away. He cherished life. He cherished performing and at all times had a lot appreciation in direction of the followers who supported the group from day 1. Relaxation in peace Carlos. I’ll miss you.”
Tv presenter Lorraine Kelly tweeted: “That is so unhappy. I had the enjoyment of interviewing Carlos and Il Divo many instances through the years.
“He was such a category act. Ideas with everybody who cherished him”.
Bruno Tonioli, a decide on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, wrote: “Devastated @ildivoofficial @carlosmarin_ handed away.
“We had the most effective time placing collectively the primary @ildivoofficial efficiency 17 yeas in the past nice voice nice man a real passionate Spirit with depraved humorousness we are going to miss you so unhappy.”
Australian singer-songwriter and former frontman of pop duo Savage Backyard, Darren Hayes, mentioned on Twitter: “To the household, associates and followers of Carlos Marin I ship my deepest condolences … I’m so sorry to your loss.”
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