X Factor and G4 star Ben Thapa dead aged 42

Heartbreaking news.

Tributes have been pouring in for the singer after his bandmates shared the news online.

Posting to Instagram, G4 wrote: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa.

"Words cannot express how we all feel right now…

"We understand that this will be heartbreaking news for so many others too and we send you our love and support as we all remember the amazing man and memories that he has left behind."

The post continued reading: "Ben has been such a major part of the international singing community and he was a critical part of our journey as a group.

"Thank you for your love at this difficult time."

Thapa's career began on the X Factor as a member of the classical opera group, G4, who finished second on the show back in 2004. He left the group in 2018.

At the time of writing, no cause of death has been revealed.