BGT star Kerri-Anne Donaldson died at her home just days after being discharged from hospital, an inquest has heard.
Kerri-Anne appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2014. Her older sister Cara Donaldson confirmed her death in a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook in the summer of 2023.
Kerri-Anne performed as part of the group Kings and Queens on BGT, which Strictly pros Neil and Katya Jones as well as Kai Widdrington were a part of.
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Kerri-Anne’s sister Cara wrote on Facebook last year: “My heart hurts and my world has just collapsed around me. My beautiful baby sister is no longer with us and I don’t know how to process it.
“I love you Kerri, you’re my best friend, we were inseparable and right now I don’t know how to fill the void. Be peaceful and hold Nan tight.”
Inquest findings
Now, an inquest has heard that she was found dead at her home just days after she had been held in police custody for an undisclosed reason.
Winchester Coroner’s Court heard today (November 18, 2024) that Kerri-Anne was also admitted to a hospital in Lyne, Surrey. However she was discharged days before her death.
Coroner Jason Pegg told a pre-inquest review hearing that a post-mortem examination carried out after her death confirmed thatt she had died by “hanging”.
A full inquest hearing will take place next year.
Last year, Neil Jones also paid tribute to Kerri-Anne on his Instagram. He wrote: “Kerri Anne Donaldson – remember that name and please never forget it because it belongs to a woman who loved to dance, create and perform.
“She had the cheekiest laugh and a heart of gold, she hated getting in the car with me, but would always listen to my crazy ideas, we shared so many moments and stories and she was always the voice of reason. Kerri you were my friend and like my big sister.”
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Strictly stars’ tributes
Other Strictly stars also paid tribute. Karen Hauer commented on Neil’s post: “Heartbroken.”
She had the cheekiest laugh and a heart of gold, she hated getting in the car with me, but would always listen to my crazy ideas.
Janette Manrara commented: “How sad to see this news. She was a such a lovely person. My hearts goes out to all her friends and family during this time.”
Meanwhile, Joanne Clifton wrote on her own Instagram: “I have no words… This is just heartbreaking.. truly devastating. We’ve known you and shared the dance floor with you basically all our lives. Dance up there with the angels Kerri.. you beautiful dancer, you beautiful soul.
“To Cara, Colin and Jaqui… all my thoughts and love and strength and prayers are with you.”
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