Singer Alexander Burke loses mum after 9 years battle with kidney failure.
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Singer Alexander Burke has taken to twitter to announce the passing away of her Soul II Soul singer mother, Melissa Bell.
According to a family statement shared by the former Xfactor winner and strictly come dancing contestant, Melissa is said to have died yesterday after a nine year long battle with Kidney failure due to diabetes.
Paying tribute to the Soul singer, the family said, “Ms Bell was a beautiful, funny and loving mum”. They also added that they “will never forget her unconditional love, support, charisma, strength and courage throughout her life.”
— Alexandra Burke (@alexandramusic) August 29, 2017
Ms Bell was a member of the Grammy-winning group, Soul II Soul and was a source of inspiration for her super talented singer daughter Alexander who won Xfactor in 2008.
Alexandra Burke, X Factor winner with her mum Melissa Bell in her west London hotel room. To go with Sean Hamilton story. Byline: Steve Bainbridge 19/12/08
The family also went on to ask for privacy at this difficult period.
Our hearts are with Ms Burke.
— Alexandra Burke (@alexandramusic) August 29, 2017
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