Diagnosed with breast cancer last year
Tributes are continuing to be paid to singer, Sarah Harding, who passed away yesterday.
The 39 year-old was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer last August, and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy.
A post on Sarah's instagram by her mother Marie confirmed the news saying "she was a bright shining star and I hope that's how she can be remembered."
Here in Ireland, The Marie Keating Foundation is urging women to be breast-aware
Helen Forristal, Director of Nursing Services at the foundation, is encouraging women to know their bodies and report any changes to their GP:
Dr. Sacha Howell, Consultant Medical Oncologist was Ms. Harding's consultant paid tribute:
Dr. Howell also gave this advice:
Girls Aloud bandmates, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh & Cheryl Tweedy have also paid tribute.
38 year-old Tweedy said she was "at a loss for words that our stunning, unique, crazy, quirky, kind and soft-hearted girl has departed", with Kimberley saying "Your fire burned so bright", while Nadine Coyle & Nicola Roberts both said they're "absolutely devastated".
Pete Waterman was a judge on 'Popstars - The Rivals', which launched the band's career.
He's been reflecting on when he told Sarah she'd been chosen to be a member of the group:
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