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X Factor star dead: G4's Ben Thapa, 42, passes away suddenly as band pay emotional tribute to 'great friend'
X Factor star Ben Thapa has died aged 42.
The singer was a part of the band G4 and appeared in the competition in 2005 with bandmates Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie and Matt Stiff. '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. The singer was a part of the band G4 and appeared in the competition in 2005 (Ben pictured centre left with bandmates Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie and Matt Stiff)
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