X Issue star and G4 band member Ben Thapa has died aged 42.
Emotional tributes have poured in for the ‘nice good friend and wonderful man’ after his ‘sudden’ dying was introduced on Monday.
The reason for dying is at the moment unknown. The tenor revealed he was in hospital final week after he shared a photograph on his Instagram of a dialysis machine.
Previous to his unhappy passing, Ben revealed he underwent a nephrostomy in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on August 27 and mentioned it was ‘hopefully the beginning of higher issues to return’.
A nephrostomy is a tube that lets urine drain from the kidney by a gap within the pores and skin on the again.
X Issue star and G4 band member Ben Thapa has died aged 42
The singer was part of the band G4 and appeared within the competitors in 2005 with bandmates Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie and Matt Stiff
Previous to his unhappy passing, Ben revealed he underwent a nephrostomy in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on August 27 and mentioned it was ‘hopefully the beginning of higher issues to return’
He wrote on Instagram: ‘Emergency nephrostomy carried out… hopefully the beginning of higher issues to return! #peeinabag’
On July 9, Ben additionally hinted at one other well being scare as he shared a photograph of an IV drip in his hand, however did not disclose why.
The singer was part of the band G4 and appeared within the competitors in 2005, below Louis Walsh’s wing, with bandmates Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie and Matt Stiff.
The group’s Instagram account revealed the devastating information with a saddened posts alongside footage of Ben.
It learn: ‘It’s with deep disappointment that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and nice good friend, Ben Thapa.
‘Phrases can’t specific how all of us really feel proper now… We perceive that this shall be heartbreaking information for thus many others too and we ship you our love and help as all of us bear in mind the wonderful man and recollections that he has left behind.
‘Ben has been such a serious a part of the worldwide singing group and he was a important a part of our journey as a gaggle. Thanks on your love at this troublesome time.
‘RIP Ben xxxx’
On July 9, Ben additionally hinted at one other well being scare as he shared a photograph of an IV drip in his hand, however did not disclose why
The group’s Instagram account revealed the devastating information with a saddened posts alongside footage of Ben
After G4 posted the devastating information, followers flocked to the feedback to share heartfelt tributes about Ben
The singer was part of the band G4 and appeared within the competitors in 2005 (Ben pictured centre left with bandmates Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie and Matt Stiff)
The reason for dying is at the moment unknown. The tenor revealed he was in hospital final week after he shared a photograph on his Instagram of a dialysis machine
Emotional tributes have poured in for the ‘nice good friend and wonderful man’ after his ‘sudden’ dying was introduced on Monday (the band pictured with Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh)
Simply final month, Ben posted joyful selfies whereas sipping cocktails at a soccer match in Hove
Simply final month, Ben posted joyful selfies whereas sipping cocktails at a soccer match in Hove.
After G4 posted the devastating information, followers flocked to the feedback to share heartfelt tributes about Ben.
Some wrote: ‘A whole shock and completely heartbreaking for everybody who knew him. Like to you all. RIP Ben x’,
‘I’m so so sorry to listen to this information. What an terrible shock. Considering of you all xx’,
‘Such a shock. Such a pleasant man too. Ideas are with all who knew him’,
‘So so sorry to listen to such unhappy information. Sending like to you all ❤️’,
‘So sorry to listen to this. My ideas are with Ben’s household and also you all.’,
‘You’ll at all times stay in our hearts. Thanks for all the gorgeous moments you gave us and for all of the music of the center’.
Artist administration group Steven Swales posted a tribute to Ben on their web site.
They wrote: “We’re vastly unhappy to announce the dying, after a brief sickness, of Ben Thapa. It was an enormous privilege to know and work with him. Ben was well-known for his performances in oratorio, opera, and as a member of the vocal group G4.
‘He shall be missed by so many, and we ship our ideas to his household, pals, and colleagues.’
G4 rose to fame in 2004 once they completed second on sequence one of many X Issue. Steve Brookstein topped champion
After G4’s success on X Issue, the group disbanded in 2007 and cited disagreements between members
In 2014, the band reunited to mark their 10-year anniversary and carried out quite a few reveals across the nation. They launched an album for Christmas in 2015
G4 rose to fame in 2004 once they completed second on sequence one of many X Issue. Steve Brookstein topped champion.
The group had secured a £1.5million album take care of Sony after they completed second on the present.
After G4’s success on X Issue, the group disbanded in 2007 and cited disagreements between members.
In 2014, the band reunited to mark their 10-year anniversary and carried out quite a few reveals across the nation.
They launched an album for Christmas in 2015. Ben left the group in 2018 however continued performing solo.
The band at the moment consists of unique members tenor Ansell and baritone Christie, with Jai McDowall becoming a member of after Lewis Raines left in 2023.
