SAD NEWS: Il Divo singer Carlos Marin has died aged 53, the group has announced. The German-born Spanish baritone’s bandmates – American tenor David Miller French singer Sebastien Izambard and Swiss tenor Urs Buhler – paid tribute to him on Sunday. In a statement on Twitter, they said: “It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away. “He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. “There will never be another voice or spirit like Carlos. “For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend. “We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace. With Love — David, Sebastien and Urs.” Il Divo had postponed the rest of their December UK tour dates by a year “due to illness”. Marin had been on stage performing earlier this month. The classical crossover group, comprised of a global melting pot of singing stars, was formed by Simon Cowell in 2003 under his SyCo record label, though they later parted ways with the music mogul. In his personal life, Marin was married to French-born singer Geraldine Larrosa – better known by her stage name Innocence – until 2009. Cowell led a flood of social media tributes to Marin, writing on Twitter he was “devastated” by the news. “I am finding this so difficult to put into words how I feel right now,” Cowell said. “I am devastated Carlos Marin has passed away. He loved life. He loved performing and always had so much appreciation towards the fans who supported the group from day 1. Rest in peace Carlos. I will miss you.” Up Your Geek extends it condolences to Marin’s family, friends, colleagues and fans. #peaceinparadise #rip #carlosmarin #ildivo #singer #ripcarlosmarin https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtcAHArX6m/?utm_medium=tumblr
