Tragically, an X Factor performer passed away at the young age of 34.

Fans have expressed tribute on social media after learning the distressing news

Somebody else commented, “So sorry to hear of your passing. Sending so much love to your family. RIP.”

After competing on the ITV talent show in 2014, Danny Dearden advanced to the Judges’ Houses stage, where he received mentoring from Spice Girls member Mel B in Cancún, Mexico.

Sentric Music signed him in 2021, and he went on to have a great music career, accumulating over 15 million Spotify plays.

As a featured artist on Michael Calfan’s “Could Be You,” which was played on BBC Radio 1 Party Anthems with Scott Mills, he achieved his most famous success.

“Come Down” and “Different Kind of Love” are among the singer’s previous singles.

In an April 15 Instagram post, Dearden’s manager, Denise Beighton, revealed the heartbreaking news of his passing.

It read, “Heartbroken to wake up to the news that you’re gone. I have no words right now, rest easy, beautiful boy.”

Mel B has shared a moving tribute to Dearden, which reads, “Tragic news hearing Danny Dearden has passed.”

“So sorry to hear this sad news,” a follower wrote. “May he be resting in perfect peache industry, amassing more than 30 million streams and collaborating with huge dance names such as Michael Calfan and Dario G. RIP Danny.”

“I remember him back in his X Factor days and how talented you always were, but also how kind to everyone.”

“Sending love to anyone who knew Danny.”

Dearden mentioned that he had been having health issues in recent years before to his death.

The musician disclosed in December 2023 that the NHS had saved his life after a period of poor health. He did not, however, disclose the nature of his sickness.

At the time, he shared an Instagram post that read: “This year has been a bit of a rocky one, at one point I was told I probably wouldn’t be here today… Well, I am.”

In October 2024, the singer shared a selfie of himself with a peace sign, alongside the caption: “Another day another… well I’d say dive but it takes me 5 minutes to get down the steps into the pool these days haha.”

In his last social media post, the musician posted a picture of a hot chocolate when he was in the hospital.

The cause of Dearden’s passing is yet unknown. But according to a recent statement, it came after a protracted health fight.

“We are heartbroken to announce the sad loss of our dear friend and artist Danny Dearden, who passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness,” a representative for the musician stated, via the Mirror.

They added, “Danny was one of the most talented, hardworking people we have worked with and has made a big mark on the industry, amassing more than 30 million streams and collaborating with huge dance names such as Michael Calfan and Dario G. RIP Danny.”