Singer Paul Young postpones Sheffield concert following wife's death

Singer Paul Young has postponed a concert due be held in Sheffield next month following the death of his wife Stacey.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jan 2018, 18:22 GMT
Updated 26th Jan 2018, 19:25 GMT
Paul Young with wife Stacey, who has died after battling brain cancer. Picture: PAPaul Young with wife Stacey, who has died after battling brain cancer. Picture: PA
Paul Young with wife Stacey, who has died after battling brain cancer. Picture: PA

The University of Sheffield's Foundry said the event, due to be held on Thursday, February 8, "will be postponed".

Mr Young announced said the 52-year-old former model died after a two-year battle with brain cancer on Twitter.

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She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, including her four children.

A statement from the star's publicist added: "The singer Paul Young has announced that his wife, Stacey Young, sadly passed away today after a two-year fight with brain cancer.

"Stacey died peacefully at home surrounded by family, friends and her four children: Levi, Layla, Grady and Jude.

"The family respectfully ask for privacy at this time."

It added that Mr Young hoped to reschedule the tour and will announce new dates as soon as possible.

Mr Young met Stacey on the video shoot for his 1983 hit Come Back And Stay.

They married in 1987 and have three children together - daughters Levi and Layla, and son Grady.

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