22 h. ago X Factor's dark tragedies laid bare from young deaths to horror accident

Following the sad news of X Factor contestant Danny Dearden's death at the age of just 34, the Mirror takes a look at other tragedies which have befallen former stars of the iconic TV talent show

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36 h. ago X Factor Danny Dearden's final post uploaded from hospital shortly before death

Former X Factor contestant Danny Dearden sadly died and the news was announced today [15 April] and his last heartbreaking Instagram post was shared from hospital

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39 h. ago Danny Dearden's cause of death confirmed after X Factor star's health battle

X Factor star Danny Dearden died 'peacefully this morning,' and a statement has shared that the star had a 'long health battle' behind the scenes throughout his recent major career success

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39 h. ago Mel B shares heartfelt tribute to X Factor's Danny Dearden after his tragic death

The Spice Girls star took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to the singer, who she formerly coached on the X-Factor, following his death.

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39 h. ago Mel B shares tearjerking tribute to X Factor's Danny Dearden after tragic death

Mel B has released an emotional statement following the death of Danny Dearden, who she had previously mentored at the judge's houses stage of ITV talent contest, The X Factor

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40 h. ago X Factor star Danny Dearden dies aged 34 following 'long illness'

The Mancunian singer impressed mentor Mel B, who praised him for his ‘killer vocals’

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40 h. ago Mel B pays tribute to X Factor contestant Danny Dearden after 'very sad' death

The Spice Girl star gave her condolences after Danny's manager confirmed his death at age 34

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41 h. ago X Factor star Danny Dearden dead aged 34: Mel B pays tribute to mentee who passed away after finding fame on ITV show

His manager Denise Beighton revealed the news, saying: 'Heartbroken to wake up to the news that you're gone. I have no words right now, rest easy beautiful boy.'

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41 h. ago Danny Dearden's tragic social media post before X Factor star's death aged 34

Danny Dearden snapped a photo from hospital in his last ever Instagram post, as his manager revealed today that the X Factor legend had died years after he opened up about his 'rocky' health

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41 h. ago Watch Danny Dearden’s ‘insane range’ on The X Factor Judges’ Houses in resurfaced video

Danny Dearden left fellow The X Factor contestants marvelling at his "insane range" in his judges' houses performance in 2014.

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42 h. ago Danny Dearden dead as tributes paid to X Factor star with millions of Spotify streams

Danny Dearden narrowly missed out on a place in the live finals in 2014 but went on to establish himself as a respected vocalist and songwriter.

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42 h. ago X Factor star Danny Dearden dies aged 34: Mel B's mentee passes away after finding fame on ITV show

His manager Denise Beighton revealed the news, saying: 'Heartbroken to wake up to the news that you're gone. I have no words right now, rest easy beautiful boy.'

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43 h. ago X Factor star Danny Dearden dies aged 34 as manager pays heartbreaking tribute

Singer Danny Dearden, who appeared on The X Factor in 2014, has died at the age of 34, his manager has confirmed. He was a successful vocalist and songwriter away from the show

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43 h. ago Danny Dearden dead: X Factor star who got millions of Spotify streams dies, aged 34

Former X Factor star Danny Dearden - who got through to Mel B's judge's house and later carved a successful career as a musician - has tragically died, according to his manager

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