Simon Cowell sends emotional message to former X Factor star after sudden death of fiancee

X Factor creator Simon Cowell has offered his condolences to former contestant Tom Mann following the sad news of his fiancee’s sudden death on their wedding day

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Tom Mann auditioned on X Factor in 2014

Simon Cowell has been in contact with Tom Mann after he announced the tragic news that his fiancée passed away over the weekend.

Tom, 28, was a member of the boy band Stereo Kicks on the X Factor in 2014 and plans to marry Danielle on Saturday.

However, he announced the shocking news on Instagram on Monday, revealing that the mother of his child had passed away on the morning of their wedding at the age of 34.

Simon, 62, has since offered condolences to Tom and his family and confirmed to TMZ that he will be “contacting him personally”.

The music mogul told the publication: “As a father myself, I simply cannot imagine the heartbreak Tom and his family are going through and would have personally contacted him.

“From my family to him, we send our deepest condolences and all our love during this tragic time.”

Tom shared the heartbreaking news of Danielle’s death on Instagram on Monday along with a photo of her with their eight-month-old son Bowie.

He emotional wrote: “I can’t believe I’m writing these words but my dear Dani – my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life – passed away at dawn on Saturday, June 18.

“The day that was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in an irreparable heartbreak.

“I feel as if I’ve cried an ocean. We’ve never come to change; or have to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that You are my whole world and the best thing that ever happened to me, Danielle.

“I will wear this ring that I must always wear as a sign of my unconditional love for you.”

He went on to say that he is “completely devastated” and admits he is at a loss not knowing what to do now, but promises to regain strength for their son.

He added: “I won’t make my mark on the parent you’ve become but I promise I’ll do everything to raise Bowie the way we’ve always wanted to. I promise you he is. will know how amazing her mummy is.I promise to make you very proud.

“The most beautiful person inside and out. The most amazing soul. We have lost such a special person and I’m sure we are about to witness an abundance of love in response. I’ll try to find some peace in your messages and comments, but I’m grieving right now and I have a long time to go.”

He concluded by saying that Dani was “the brightest light in any room” and said he “will miss you forever”.

Other music stars also left their condolences in his post at the time, including Mimi Webb and Lewis Capaldi.

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