‘I will forever continue to make you proud’: Fleur East posts emotional tribute after revealing her father Malcolm has died
Fleur East has announced that her father Malcolm has died and shared an emotional tribute to him.
The former X Factor star, 32, took to Instagram on Friday where she revealed the sad news alongside a string of pictures of her dad.
In a moving statement, Fleur praised her father for ‘cheering me on till the end’, adding that she would continue to ‘make you proud.’
Sad loss: Fleur East has announced that her father Malcolm has died and shared an emotional tribute to him
The Sax hitmaker wrote: ‘Daddy East, Max, the ultimate G!
‘What a man you were! So young at heart, always living in the moment! Swagger in abundance and such an unforgettable presence. Loved by so many! You were always my biggest fan! Cheering me on until the end.’
She continued: ‘You taught me and Keshia to be confident and to always chase our dreams. I will forever continue to make you proud. I’m so happy you saw us achieve so much.
Heartbroken: The former X Factor star, 32, took to Instagram on Friday where she revealed the sad news alongside a string of pictures of her dad
‘Every note I sing, every song I write and everything I do, will be for you. This album is for you Dad.
‘Love you so much Daddy Darling. Have an amazing time up there! See you soon.’
Fleur’s fans and showbiz pals were quick to flood the post with messages of condolences.
Touching: In a moving statement, Fleur praised her father for ‘cheering me on till the end’, adding that she would continue to ‘make you proud’
Angela Scanlon shared: ‘What a man. So sorry for your loss Fleur xx.’
AJ Ododu wrote: ‘I’m so sorry’, while Nicola Roberts added: ‘Sending you love babe xx.’
Sarah Crawford penned: ‘Love you so much, sorry for your loss.’
With This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams adding: ‘I’m so so sorry for your loss darling ❤️. Daddy East will be sorely missed. Sending huge hugs to you and @keshiaeast_’