Talented Scottish singer Stephanie Ternent Reid, who appeared on the hit UK TV show “X Factor,” has tragically died suddenly.
The mother-of-two, who wowed Simon Cowell and the “X Factor” judges, was just 36 years old when she died.
Reid, from Edinburgh in Scotland, had complained of feeling unwell over the weekend.
She unexpectedly passed away on Monday morning.
Her death comes just four weeks after celebrating her first wedding anniversary.
Reid was a much-loved staff member at Hibernian Football Club.
She was employed by the soccer team as a match-day receptionist and she also ran her own successful business called Scent With Love.
Reid was also a skilled vocalist and played hundreds of gigs at venues throughout the capital.
She regularly streamed her performances on social media.
In 2015, in front of 5000 people at Wembley Arena in London, Reid impressed the “X Factor” judges Cheryl Tweedy and Simon Cowell with her audition for the TV talent show.
However, despite being told she was through to the boot camp stage, producers subsequently let her down after admitting too many acts had been put through.
Following the devastating news of her death, emotional tributes from family, friends, and fans have been flooding in on social media.
Stephanie’s devastated mother Julie Reid posted on social media:
“My world came crashing down around me yesterday morning along with a shattered heart broken into a million pieces that can never be repaired.
“Heartbroken doesn’t come close to how I feel since my beautiful precious soul of a girl gained her Angel wings so suddenly.
“Never ever did I think I would have to write a post like this.
“My precious girl, mum doesn’t know how to carry on without you but I will do my very best for your two beautiful babies and love and care for them just as you did with every bone in your body.
“You were the most loving kind thoughtful person to grace this earth and I am proud to call you my daughter.
“Life for me can never ever be the same but I promise your babies will know how amazing and loving their beautiful mummy was.”
Meanwhile, lifelong friend Rebecca Campbell said:
“My heart is truly broken for everyone who knew and loved her.
“This world is so so cruel you really were the most beautiful, fun, loving caring, and talented soul.
“I’ve never known life without you in it, we’ve grown up together and were actually so alike… and for that I’m thankful for all our memories… and for everyone it really is never going to be the same, your smile and presence lit up rooms.
“Stephanie fly high with the angels. until we meet again.”
Ashley Singer Anderson said:
“In shock with the news this morning…
“Stephanie keep singing up there with the angels beautiful.
“Thinking of your family and your two beautiful kids that can’t have their mama.”
Holly Hartley said: “Devastating news Stephanie.
“What a talented, beautiful person you really were.
“Shine bright up there.”
Christelle Woodcock added:
“Heaven has gained the most beautiful angel yesterday fly high Stephanie beautiful girl.”
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Hibernian Football Club said everyone at the club was “deeply saddened” to learn of Stephanie’s passing.
The club added:
“Stephanie was a valued member of the match day team and was always bubbly, friendly, and helpful.
“She will be sorely missed, and the thoughts of everyone at the club are with her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
No cause of death has been revealed and any other details regarding the circumstances of Reid’s sudden passing have been withheld from the public.
She is survived by her husband Ryan and her two young children.
