Paul Cattermole died of heart-related issues, his death certificate has confirmed.
The S Club 7 star died suddenly in April aged just 46.
Dorset Coroner’s Office announcing the news earlier in May.
Last month (May 18) police shared an update with Paul’s cause of death from natural causes.
Now his death certificate has shown that the musician died due to issues with his heart.
A copy of the report lists his cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia, acute myocardial ischemia and severe coronary artery atheroma and intraplaque haemorrhage.
Paul died on April 6. The news devastated his bandmates, who were only recently planning a reunion. At the time of his death, police said that there were “no suspicious circumstances” surrounding his passing. Now, his cause of death has been confirmed.
S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole’s cause of death
Dorset Coroner’s Service finished investigating Paul’s death last month. A spokeswoman told The Sun: “I can confirm that Mr Cattermole died from natural causes and our investigations have concluded.”
On May 19, police released a new statement to the Mirror: “We can now confirm that following further liaison with the Coroner’s Office, it has been confirmed that no further police assistance is required and our enquiries have concluded.”
It comes after his death was announced in April. A devastating statement read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole.
I can confirm that Mr Cattermole died from natural causes and our investigations have concluded.
“Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon. While the cause of death is currently unknown, Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances.”
The statement ended with a plea for privacy for his family and bandmate. “Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time.”
‘Thank you for the kindness’
S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara broke her silence shortly after. 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.”
Meanwhile, Hannah Spearritt said: “It’s still so raw and I have these moments where I don’t quite believe that it’s real. I still can’t believe I will never see him again.”
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