Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson dies aged 38

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain’s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson has died, leading to tributes from the world of Strictly Come Dancing. Dancing champion and choreographer Donaldson, who was 38, performed on ITV talent show BGT in 2014 as part of the supergroup Kings and Queens alongside Strictly pros Kai Widdrington, and Neil and Katya Jones. Neil Jones called Donaldson his “friend” and “like a big sister” on Twitter, writing: “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.” Amy Dowden added: “So shocked and sad @kerri_annedonaldson. you beautiful dancer, you beautiful soul,’ with Gorka Marquez statring: “OMG this is so sad.” open image in gallery Kerri-Anne Donaldson performing on ‘Britain’s Got Talent' Meanwhile, Janette Manrara, who hosts Strictly companion show It Takes Two, commented: “How sad to see this news.