X Factor contestant Kerry McGregor loses cancer battle

Published on Thursday 5 January 2012 09:54

Former Scottish X Factor contestant Kerry McGregor passed away at her home in West Lothian yesterday after losing her long battle with cancer.

The 37-year-old mother from Pumpherston, West Lothian, appeared on the third series of the show in 2006 and went on to enjoy chart success, as well as earning acclaim as an actress.

Her success was all the more remarkable as she had seen her dreams of becoming a dancer shattered at the age of just 13 when she broke her spine falling from a tree.

Despite being confined to a wheelchair from then on, she was always determined that her disability would not stop her living life to the full.

In 2006, she became a household name after reaching the finals of X Factor, where she was mentored by Sharon Osbourne.

Commenting via her Twitter page last night, Osbourne wrote: “So sad about Kerry McGregor’s passing. Much love and respect to her and her family.”

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Octopus

Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 03:32 PM

More people are dying of cancer and heart diseases these days. Sad passing but will always be remembered.

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Lachie Mhor

Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 02:13 PM

A very sad start to 2012. She was a courageous, talented woman. My sympathy to her family.

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Scottish Dross Destroyer

Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 01:34 PM

#1 Obviously ther IS NO GOD - or if there was, why would 'it' allow such a tragic thing to happen to this talented vivacious lady? Such a shame that someone who battled against all the odds was STILL struck down at her prime - why???? There are no answers. I truly feel for her child and parents. They're the ones who have to continue living and wondering WHY?

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unimpressedone

Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Sad loss of so much potential talent. Commiserations to friends and family.

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Always look on the bright side of Leith

Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:45 AM

God bless, RIP.

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