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X Factor star Ben Thapa dies ‘suddenly’ aged 42 as heartbreaking tributes paid

The X Factor star Ben Thapa has died. His G4 bandmates shared the tragic news to social media in an emotional post.

Ben starred on The X Factor with his band mates (Credit: Ken McKay /ITV /Shutterstock) Alongside two snaps of the star, the musical group penned: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa. “Words cannot express how we all feel right now…We understand that this will be heartbreaking news for so many others too and we send you our love and support as we all remember the amazing man and memories that he has left behind. Ben’s cause of death is unknown, although, just last week he shared a photo on his Instagram of a dialysis machine.

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