The British pop group Girl Aloud’s star singer Sarah Harding lost her battle against Breast cancer.
However, later on, Sunday, her mother, Marie, informed her demise through Instagram. She wrote in the post,” with a heavy heart; I’m sharing the news of the demise of my beloved daughter Sarah Harding” she added, ” Many of you know about her struggle with the disease which she fought till her last breath, this morning she passed away peacefully.
She described Harding as a beautiful, bright shining star and thanked everyone for their support since last year.
She told how this immense support of fans gave her strength and comfort in her hard times.
Last August, the singer informed the world about her breast cancer suffering; she stated that her cancer has spread into other parts of her body, and her doctor told her she would not make it till Christmas.
” I decided to announce about my situation, hoping that others who have similar problems would seek help and not leave a diagnosis for last,” Sarah said in her autobiography released in march.
She said she didn’t want an exact prognosis, just “comfort” and to be “pain-free.”
Sarah also wrote in her autobiography about how she put off getting medical help in the beginning when in December 2019, she found some lumps under her arms.
Later, she saw a doctor, and as per advice, she Scheduled her MRI scan, but the covid hit slowed down the process. Either everything was stopped or slow; she says she is aware of the necessity of resolving health issues, but it’s been difficult due to everything happening around.
But when she felt immense pain, she realized the harsh truth. Harding says,” I realized I have to make excuses to seek medical help, sure lockdown and pandemic was going on, but now it’s essential to seek help immediately.
Nicola Robert, her bandmate, paid tribute by posting a heartfelt message for Sarah. Says, “I can’t accept that this day has come. My heart is aching, a part of me or us isn’t here anymore, and it’s unthinkable and painful and utterly cruel, and all-day everything we went through together has raced around my mind.”
She further described her as an electric girl and stated,” you gave everything with a smile.
while her other bandmate Nadine Coyle posted a couple of pictures of Sarah Harding, her battel on Instagram, and wrote, “I’m totally devastated, I can’t explain how I’m feeling about her and what she meant; to me.”
Many tv stars and singers paid respect after her demise.
” You’ll be remembered for the light and joy you brought to the world. Rest in peace, Sarah Harding.” says the former Spice Girl – Geri Horner, a judge on Popstars: The Rivals.
While fellow judge Louis Walsh, who helped create the group, stated he would remember her with great fondness. he added further.
“Anytime she came to Dublin in the early days, She was always fun and the life and soul of the party. we went out to the Pod nightclub and would be the last to leave.”
Another ITV talent show’s cast member, TV presenter Davina McCall, wrote “so sad” to hear the news. “A star hugely fun and outgoing yet also somehow fragile.
love to her family and friends.”
a reality TV star, Calum Best, and her former boyfriend said she would be missed and spoke about crazy adventures and fun times they had.
“heartbreaking” to hear that she had died. Times we met, she was so bubbly, such a substantial beautiful personality.” says the JLS singer Oritse Williams, whose band emerged four years after Girls Aloud.
Her doctor informed the media that she has been fighting for around fifteen months and that she was resilient throughout the treatment.
Born on November 17, 1981, in Ascot, Berkshire, Sarah Harding completed her schooling from St. Cuthbert’s primary school until 1993 in Egham.
She and her mother shifted to Stockport after the divorce of her parents at the age of 14.
She was the only child of John and Marie hardman. her father was a professional musician, while her mother
In her autobiography Hear Me Out, Sarah said that her dad was in several bands and performed at The Royal Variety Performance.
They later went on to marry Kate Blackhurst, and the couple went on to have two sons – Oscar and Charlie; however, their marriage didn’t last long. While her mother has a son, Dave, from her previous marriage, who is 16 years older than Sarah Harding.
As a member of one of the most successful British pop bands, Girl Aloud, she indeed had an impactful and significant life. From chart-topping singles to arena tours to platinum sales.
She described the Brit award as the most significant movement of her life in her autobiography.
Considering that the industry wasn’t appreciative of female acts like today, the Brit award is some lifetime achievement.
In the year 2002, as a contestant of ITV’s popstar Harding rose to fame. Alongside Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, and Kimberley Walsh, He joined the program: The rivals.
Against the boy band, One True Voice, the girl band Girl Aloud’s debut single ” the drum and bass inspired by the curveball sound of the underground- roundly trounced the boys” made Christmas the number one at that time of the year. The group became one of the most influential pop acts of their generation, paving the way for The Saturdays and Little Mix. The unique and innovative approach of the band gave them continued success.
Sarah Harding will be missed and stay forever in the hearts of her family, friends, and fans through her beautiful and unforgettable songs.
