Cheryl has admitted she’s “at a loss for words” over the death of Sarah Harding.
The Girls Aloud star took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to pay tribute to her former bandmate, who sadly passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 39.
Alongside a black-and-white photo of Sarah, Cheryl wrote: “Although we knew this day would arrive I am somehow still feeling at a loss for words that our stunning, unique, crazy, quirky, kind and soft hearted girl has departed.”
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“As I try to navigate my way through these painfully strange and horribly unfamiliar waves of disbelief & finality I am experiencing, I wanted to extend my condolences to all of our GA fans,” the Newcastle native said.
“We were like an extended family for so long and we know so many of you by name. I wanted to make sure you knew just how much your love and continued support meant to Sarah through her most vulnerable times. She was so grateful and you really lifted her spirits when she needed you most 🙏🏼”
“I also realize so many will be deeply affected by the circumstances of Sarah’s passing… I am sending you all so much love 💔 I love you Sarah… farewell 🕊 Sarah Nicole Harding forever in our hearts 💖💞🙏🏼”
Sarah was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer last year and sadly, the cancer spread across her body.
Her mother Marie confirmed her death in a heartbreaking Instagram post shared on Sunday, which read: “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away.”
“Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day. She slipped away peacefully this morning.”
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“I’d like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year. It meant the world to Sarah and it gave her great strength and comfort to know she was loved.”
“I know she won’t want to be remembered for her fight against this terrible disease – she was a bright shining star and I hope that’s how she can be remembered instead. – Marie x”
Kimberly Walsh, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle have all paid tribute to Sarah in emotional Instagram posts.
