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'X Factor' Kerry McGregor funeral takes place in Scotland
Published Tuesday, Jan 10 2012, 15:53 GMT | By Ryan Love | 11 comments
The funeral of late X Factor star Kerry McGregor has taken place in Scotland.
The singer lost her battle with cancer last week, aged 37. She was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2010.
McGregor, who competed in the 2006 series of the ITV1 competition, was laid to rest following a private funeral service at the Kirk of Calder in Mid Calder, West Lothian. McGregor's partner Dean Robertson and her 6-year-old son Joshua led the 400 mourners.
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, who had supported McGregor during her illness, sent a floral tribute. An attached message read: "Kerry, rest in peace, with love, Sharon Osbourne."
Meanwhile, Scottish singer Susan Boyle - who has revealed that she was due to record a duet with the mother-of-one - also sent a tribute, which read: "Kerry and her voice now have 'wings to fly'. Love Susan Boyle."
A recording of Boyle's version of 'Wings To Fly', which the duo had planned to record together, was played during the service.
The service concluded with a recording of 'Smile', recorded by McGregor after meeting a group of young children during her charity work.
When news of her death broke last week, Simon Cowell wrote on Twitter: "I just heard the sad news about Kerry McGregor. I really admired Kerry and my thoughts now go out to all of her family & friends."
Leona Lewis, who performed alongside McGregor on The X Factor, said: "My heartfelt condolences go out to Kerry's family. Such a talented and lovely lady, I'm honoured to have met her. The strength and spirit she possessed is inspirational to so many people. "
Watch Kerry perform 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' on The X Factor below:
The singer lost her battle with cancer last week, aged 37. She was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2010.
© Rex Features / Ken McKay / ITV
McGregor, who competed in the 2006 series of the ITV1 competition, was laid to rest following a private funeral service at the Kirk of Calder in Mid Calder, West Lothian. McGregor's partner Dean Robertson and her 6-year-old son Joshua led the 400 mourners.
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, who had supported McGregor during her illness, sent a floral tribute. An attached message read: "Kerry, rest in peace, with love, Sharon Osbourne."
© Rex Features / Luke Inman/Rex Features
Meanwhile, Scottish singer Susan Boyle - who has revealed that she was due to record a duet with the mother-of-one - also sent a tribute, which read: "Kerry and her voice now have 'wings to fly'. Love Susan Boyle."
A recording of Boyle's version of 'Wings To Fly', which the duo had planned to record together, was played during the service.
© Rex Features / Luke Inman/Rex Features
The service concluded with a recording of 'Smile', recorded by McGregor after meeting a group of young children during her charity work.
When news of her death broke last week, Simon Cowell wrote on Twitter: "I just heard the sad news about Kerry McGregor. I really admired Kerry and my thoughts now go out to all of her family & friends."
Leona Lewis, who performed alongside McGregor on The X Factor, said: "My heartfelt condolences go out to Kerry's family. Such a talented and lovely lady, I'm honoured to have met her. The strength and spirit she possessed is inspirational to so many people. "
Watch Kerry perform 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' on The X Factor below:
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