The wife of singer Paul Young, Stacey, has died after a two-year battle with brain cancer.
Stacey, a former model, was 52 when she died in the presence of her husband and children.
Paul’s publicist told the Press Association: “The singer Paul Young has today announced that his wife, Stacey Young, sadly passed away today after a two-year fight with brain cancer.
“Stacey died peacefully at home surrounded by family, friends and her four children: Levi, Layla, Grady and Jude.
“The family respectfully ask for privacy at this time.”
Paul met Stacey on the video shoot for his second single Come Back and Stay in 1983.
They married in 1987 and have three children together – daughters Levi and Layla, and son Grady.
Paul and Stacey split in 2006 before getting back together again three years later.
In the time they were separated, Stacey had her fourth child, son Jude, with Israeli businessman Ilan Slazenger.
Following their reconciliation, the pop singer became Jude’s stepfather.
Paul took to Twitter to let his fans know the news, writing: “Sadly Stacey has passed away today after a 2 year fight with brain cancer. She died peacefully at our home surrounded by family, friends and her four children: Levi, Layla, Grady and Jude.”
Followers were quick to flood Facebook and Twitter with their own tributes, with actress Laila Rouass writing: “RIP Stacey Young.”
Another person wrote: “So sorry to hear the news of Paul Young’s wife, Stacey passing away. Thoughts with all the family and friends. RIP.”
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