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Blue star Duncan James brought fans to tears as he revealed the sudden death of his best friend Terry, known as Groover.
The 46-year-old singer had been in hospital himself just days before, having pulled out of a live gig on June 1.
In a shock announcement, he posted a video montage of himself with Terry and explained the loss in a devastating caption on Instagram.
‘Sadly it’s just been confirmed my best friend has passed,’ he wrote late on Wednesday, June 12.
Duncan did not give any details regarding the cause of Groover’s death and asked for privacy for himself and his best friend’s family.
He said: ‘Terry aka Groover was such an amazing person, he was my best Judy and I regarded him as family. Everyone that met him fell in love with him and wanted to take care of him.
Duncan James paid tribute to his friend Terry, aka Groover (Picture: mrduncanjames/Instagram)
He said Terry would ‘finally be at peace’ (Picture: mrduncanjames/Instagram)
‘He was the most loving, giving and caring person I knew and I honestly can’t believe I will never see him again.’
The video was filled with memories together, with the duo beaming in every moment, as condolences flooded in from other friends.
‘I’m truly heartbroken from his loss as will many, who were lucky enough to know him,’ Duncan continued.
‘I will miss you so so much my little groove, ur bants, ur cussing, ur jokes, ur 4 min voice notes and most of all ur handsome face. Your now with ur mum and Tpt in spirit and I know ur gonna be finally at peace.
‘I love u so much Terry and I know ur light is gonna shine even brighter from up there. May God bless you for eternity and may you rest in peace.
‘I ask for privacy and respect at this difficult time, for myself, his closest friends and family.’
The Blue star said he would miss Terry ‘forever’ (Picture: mrduncanjames/Instagram)
He asked for privacy at this time (Picture: mrduncanjames/Instagram)
Fans and fellow celebs sent their support to the Hollyoaks actor, with Christine McGuinness commenting: ‘All my love, thinking of you so much ❤️❤️❤️.’
EastEnders icon Rita Simons said: ‘Love you Moomin. Love you T. Sleep well my lovely friend. Now you can rest.
‘Will also remember that beautiful face and soul. Love you Duncy doo.’
Drag queen Cheryl Hole added: ‘I’m so sorry Dunc, love you always ❤️❤️❤️.’
‘Terry was a lovely beautiful person xx,’ shared Towie’s Amy Childs as Nadine Coyle commented heart emojis.
Duncan ended his tribute with ‘I will miss you forever.’
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