Paul Cattermole, an original member of the British pop group S Club 7, died on Friday at his home in the UK, the band has announced. He was 46.

"We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul," the band said in a statement on social media.

"There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.

"He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time."

Only a few months earlier in February, S Club 7 announced they would be reuniting for their 25th anniversary with a tour throughout the UK and Ireland.

All seven members appeared on BBC'sOne Showto talk about performing together again.

"I think where we are in the world right now, we just want to get up there and bring some joy and positivity," Rachel Stevens said at the press conference.

"I can speak for myself - my kids listen to our music - I think our lyrics and everything are so joyful and so positive and to bring that back to kids today and that nostalgia is such a special thing to be a part of."

Almost 25 years have passed since Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller formed and launched S Club 7 in 1998.

In a unique twist compared with other pop bands of the same era, the group had their own kids' TV show on the BBC calledMiami 7.

Each of the 13 original episodes, about a band trying to make it big in the States while navigating various teenage dramas, featured the group playing themselves and singing hits from their first album.

The show was renamedS Club 7 in Miamiand aired for another three years on Fox Family in the US from 1999 to 2002.

Paul Cattermole was the first to leave the band in 2002 which prompted a name change to S Club, prior to them announcing they were parting ways in 2003.

In those first four years together, S Club 7 clocked up some impressive stats.

They had number one hits around the world and a top 10 in the US with 'Never Had a Dream Come True'. They recorded four studio albums, released 11 singles and sold an impressive 10 million albums worldwide.

They had all previously reunited for a charity show in 2014 and a tour in 2015 and Jo, Paul and Bradley continued on as S Club 3 or S Club Allstars for a further couple of years.

Here's where the band has been doing since.

Paul Cattermole.

Cattermole was the first band member to leave S Club 7. He claimed he doesn't regret leaving the group, and after, briefly played in a "nu-metal" band called Skua.

In an interview with The Guardian,Cattermole said that his five-year relationship with fellow band member Hannah Spearritt "did not happen organically".

When asked by a journalist if he felt forced into the relationship, he responded: "Yeah, but like I say. It didn't feel like that because I had totally grown into the idea, quite quickly. I thought she was great."

Whilst his relationship may have been forced, the band's friendship never was, with Cattermole adding: "We were closer than many pop groups — people that used to work with us said: 'Wow, you guys actually speak, you actually stay in the same room.' Most of them don't."

Cattermole and Spearritt got back together in June 2015, but broke up again in November of the same year.

Before reuniting with S Club 7, Cattermole became a tarot card reader and launched a YouTube channel where he gave readings.

S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole launches new career as YouTube tarot card reader https://t.co/5REyTBGbke pic.twitter.com/wNjehN8KS2

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On April 7, 2023, a statement was released announcing Cattermole's death. He was 46.

A statement from his family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole.

"While the cause of death is currently unknown, Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances.

"Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time."

The band also posted a tribute to their "brother".

Tina Barrett.

Barrett, now 46, released a solo single in 2012 called 'Fire' and another in 2020 called 'Mwah Mwah'.

She has kept a relatively low profile since S Club 7, however, returned for S Club 3 in 2017.

Personally, Barrett is the mother of son, Roman, aged six.

Jon Lee.

Lee, now 40, pursued theatre, appearing in various West End productions, includingLes Miserables,