Il Divo singer Carlos Marin has died aged 53, the group has announced.
A statement on Twitter said: “It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away.
“He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.”
“For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend,” they continued.
“We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace. With Love — David, Sebastien and Urs.”
Marin was reportedly taken to hospital in Manchester in recent days and was thought to be in an intensive care unit, though his cause of death nor the nature of his illness…