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Il Divo’s Carlos Martin dies
By Andy Malt | Published on Monday 20 December 2021
Il Divo singer Carlos Martin has died, aged 53. He had reportedly been receiving hospital treatment for COVID-19.
In a statement yesterday evening, the other members of the group – Urs Buhler, David Miller and Sebastien Izambard – said: “It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away. He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos”.
“For seventeen years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend”, they went on. “We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace”.
The group postponed Christmas tour dates earlier this month after Marin was taken ill. He subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, reports the Daily Mail, and was hospitalised in Manchester, were he was placed in an induced coma.
Classical singers Marin, Buhler and Miller were put together with pop singer Izambard as Il Divo in 2003 by Simon Cowell.
The music mogul also issued a statement yesterday, saying: “I am finding this so difficult to put into words how I feel right now. I am devastated Carlos Marin has passed away. He loved life. He loved performing and always had so much appreciation towards the fans who supported the group from day one. Rest in peace Carlos. I will miss you”.
Il Divo released their tenth studio album, ‘For Once In My Life: A Celebration Of Motown’, in July.
