Il Divo star Carlos Marin tragically dies aged 53 days after Hull show cancelled
The Il Divo star died in a Manchester hospital
Jenna ThompsonSenior Editor
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin has sadly died at just 53 years old.
The singer died in a Manchester hospital after falling ill earlier this month.
The band were due to perform at Hull's Bonus Arena on December 7 but the show was cancelled hours before it was due to go ahead.
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Bonus Arena said at the time: "Unfortunately, due to illness, Il Divo's show at Hull Bonus Arena this evening (Tuesday, December 7, 2021) has been postponed until Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
"Fans are advised to hold onto their original tickets as they will remain valid for the new rescheduled date next Wednesday."
The concert was then rescheduled again until 2022.
On Sunday, the band confirmed that Carlos had sadly died.
Posting on Twitter, they said: "It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marín, has passed away.
"He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There will never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.
"For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend.
"We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace. With Love -- David, Sebastien and Urs."
Marín had been a member of Il Divo since 2003, selling over 30 million copies of their albums worldwide alongside Urs Bühler, David Miller, and Sébastien Izambard.
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