S Club 7 star Jo O'Meara has thanked the public for their "love and kindness" following the death last week of her bandmate Paul Cattermole at the age of 46.
She wrote on Instagram: "I just wanted to reach out and thank everybody from the bottom of my heart for the love and kindness you have shown over the tragic passing of our sweetest soul Paul.
"This has been utterly devastating, and I am totally shocked and heartbroken. We have lost someone so incredibly special to us all, and there is a huge sense of sadness that will never go.
"Paul will forever be a huge part of our lives, and I will forever treasure the memories we made! I will love you always Paul, God bless you my darling, Rest in forever Peace. Love JoJo."
Meanwhile, Tina Barrett, who performed with Paul Cattermole in spin-off group S Club Allstars, shared a poem she wrote for him on social media.
"Thank you for all your well wishes and support in this tragic time," she said. "I wrote a poem for Paul I'd like to share with you all."
The piece read: "Paul Cattermole / A shining star / Full of character and life / His flame burnt so bright.
"A rebel without a cause / A free spirit, a true force / While strumming the guitar / He reached for the stars.
"Farewell sweet Paul / Your star shines so bright / Forever in our hearts / Sleep well and Goodnight."
Barrett signed off the post by writing: "Miss you Cattermole love Tina."
Source: Press Association
