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"X-Factor" Singer Tom Mann Reveals Fiancée Dani Hampson Died On Their Wedding Day

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By Rima Pundir on June 22, 2022 at 7:45 AM EDT

"X-Factor" contestant and "Stereo Kicks' bandmate Tom Mann just took to Instagram to mourn the death of his fiancée, 34-year-old Danielle Hampson. He also revealed a heart-breaking detail on the post, in that Hampson died the very day they were supposed to be married, and fans cannot believe the tragedy that has befallen him and the families.

This is what Mann had to say about Hampson, who was also mourned by the many celebrities she worked with during her career as a dancer.

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Tom Mann Says He's 'Completely Broken'

X-Factor singer Tom Mann's fiancee Danielle Hampson dies on wedding day
Instagram | Tom Mann

On Monday, June 20, Mann took to Instagram to mourn the passing of his fiancée, with whom he also shares a 7-month-old son, Bowie. They were to marry in 2020, but Covid pushed the wedding back multiple times, and they became parents to Bowie in October 2021.

Mann started off by writing, "I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June."

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The singer went on to reveal that she died on what was supposed to be their wedding day, writing, "On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak. I feel like I have cried an ocean. We never made it to the altar; or got to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that you were my entire world and the best thing that has ever happened to me, Danielle."

Mann also promised to wear his wedding ring, as a sign of his unconditional love for Danielle. As a father, he also spoke about their boy and how he would do his utmost to give Bowie a good life.

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Mann continued, "I am completely broken trying to process this and I honestly don’t know where to go from here, but I do know I need to use any strength I can muster for our little boy. I will not be a mark on the parent that you had already become but I promise I will do my everything to raise Bowie just the way we always wanted. I promise you he will know how amazing his mummy was. I promise to make you so so proud."

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Fans, Friends Pour In Condolences For Tom Mann

X-Factor singer Tom Mann's fiancee Danielle Hampson dies on wedding day
Instagram | Tom Mann

The moment Mann's IG post went online, friends, fans, and biggies from the music industry began to send in their condolences, shaken by the tragedy.

In his post, Mann spoke about how beautiful a person Danielle was, saying, "The most incredible soul. We have lost such a special person and I am sure we are about to see an abundant outpouring of love that reflects that. I will try to find peace in your messages and comments, but right now I am grieving and I will be for a very, very long time. My darling Dani, the brightest light in any room, my world is nothing but darkness without you. I will miss you forever."

The messages kept pouring in.

Hrvy commented, "so so so sorry Tom, we all love you ❤️ thinking of you man" while Tom Grennan wrote, "I love you brother."

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Lewis Capaldi also showed his support, writing, "Love you brother" and Ellie Goulding also commented, "I’m thinking of you nonstop… You are so strong. Here for you always. Love you xxxx"

Take That member Howard Donald also tweeted his shock:

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The Spice Girls also sent out a heartfelt message on Twitter.

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No Cause Of Death Has Been Released By The Family

X-Factor singer Tom Mann's fiancee Danielle Hampson dies on wedding day
Instagram | Dani Hampson

While the Internet is rife with speculations about how Danielle Hampson died, and rumors of both a car accident and the Covid-19 vaccine are doing rounds, the family has not issued a statement as of now.

Danielle's father also spoke of their loss, "Last Saturday our beloved daughter Danielle was taken from us, only hours after what should have been one the highlights of her life, the day she was to marry the love of her life, Tom.

Her brother Andrew, also posted a social media tribute.

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