The life partner of renowned singer-songwriter James Morrison was discovered deceased at their family residence at the age of 45.
Gill Catchpole, the mother of two daughters shared with the musician, passed away on Friday in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, as reported by various sources.
Morrison, aged 39 and known for chart-topping hits like "You Give Me Something" since 2006, is reportedly devastated by the loss of his partner. He fondly referred to Gill as his "hero," a relationship that began when he was just 17 years old.
The couple shares two children, Elsie, 15, and Ada, 5, with the title track of Morrison's album "Stronger Than You Know" drawing inspiration from Gill's resilience following Ada's premature birth.
Gill Catchpole, who managed a catering business and café, had recently undergone a kidney transplant.
A family member informed The Sun, stating, “Gill was found dead on Friday at the family’s home in Whitminster. James is devastated and is being supported by his family. He is holding it together for their girls but has asked for the family to be left alone to grieve in private.”
Reports from The Sun suggest that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Gill's death. Reflecting on the birth of Ada five years ago, Morrison shared with the Mirror, “Gill was my hero. I’m still so in awe of how she got through it. She’s my rock. I’ve known her since I was playing open mic bars and was a van cleaner. I could never replace her.”
Their love story began when Gill moved into Morrison's mother's house as a lodger with a then-boyfriend. Morrison won her over by serenading her with songs, and he described their meeting as a "little fairy tale."
Despite the challenging times, Morrison, an accomplished songwriter, has not only found success with his own hits but has also written for notable artists like Olly Murs and Demi Lovato. Our thoughts go out to James Morrison and his family as they navigate through this difficult period.