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An inquest has heard the final tragic days of Britain\u2019s Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson, who was found dead at her home three days after her arrest on suspicion of a sexual offence, which she denied.<\/p>\n
Who was Kerri-Anne Donaldson?<\/p>\n
Kerri-Anne Donaldson was a 38-year-old dancer and choreographer from Farnborough, Hampshire.\u00a0She reached the semi-final of Britain\u2019s Got Talent in 2014 as part of the Latin dance troupe Kings and Queens.\u00a0Her sister Cara described her as having a \u201cheart of gold, full of fun, brought happiness to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHer main passion was to choreograph dancing,\u201d Cara told the inquest.<\/p>\n
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What happened in the days before her death?<\/p>\n
The inquest heard that Donaldson was arrested on June 4, 2023, and questioned at a police station about a \u201csexual\u201d offence.\u00a0She denied the allegation.<\/p>\n
Following her release from custody, Donaldson failed to return home, prompting her family to report her as missing.\u00a0She was later found at a Travelodge hotel in Woking, Surrey, after taking an overdose.<\/p>\n
Did she receive medical help?<\/p>\n
Yes. Donaldson was taken to St Peter\u2019s Hospital in Surrey.\u00a0Her sister Cara said Donaldson told an emergency doctor at the hospital that she had wanted to kill herself.\u00a0Cara drove her sister home on June 6, the day before she was found dead.<\/p>\n
What concerns did the family raise?<\/p>\n
Cara told the inquest the family had not been given any care plan or advice on how to assist the star when they left the hospital.\u00a0She said she asked her sister about the allegation and was told she was not guilty and that it had \u201call been constructed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cara spent the evening with her sister and was reluctant to leave her alone.<\/p>\n
What were Kerri-Anne\u2019s final messages?<\/p>\n
Cara told the inquest she said to her sister: \u201cIf you do anything, Kerri, that will always be on my shoulders.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c[Kerri-Anne] joked \u2018I am not going to do that\u2019, so I left,\u201d Cara said.\u00a0\u201cOne of the last messages was \u2018Thanks for everything today\u2019 and she gave a heart emoji, I just thought she was OK.\u201d<\/p>\n
How was Kerri-Anne Donaldson found?<\/p>\n
When Donaldson did not answer the phone the next morning, Cara went round to her home.\u00a0She discovered her sister dead.\u00a0There was a note at the top of the stairs urging her sister not to come inside.\u00a0Photos of her dog and family were also discovered at the scene.<\/p>\n
The song \u201cYou are so Beautiful\u201d was playing when Kerri-Anne was found.<\/p>\n
Kerri-Anne Donaldson cause of death<\/p>\n
The court was told Donaldson\u2019s cause of death was given as hanging.\u00a0A post mortem also found she had non-fatal levels of medication in her blood, which were consistent with an overdose.<\/p>\n
How did the dance world react?<\/p>\n
Fellow dancers paid emotional tributes following her death.\u00a0Professional dancer Neil Jones said: \u201cKerri Anne Donaldson \u2013 remember that name and please never forget it because it belongs to a woman who loved to dance, create and perform, she had the cheekiest laugh and a heart of gold.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cKerri you were my friend and like my big sister,\u201d he added.\u00a0Ex-Strictly dancer Joanne Clifton paid her respects to the \u201cbeautiful dancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no words\u2026 This is just heartbreaking.. truly devastating,\u201d Clifton said.\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019ve known you and shared the dance floor with you basically all our lives. Dance up there with the angels Kerri.. you beautiful dancer, you beautiful soul.\u201d\u00a0Amy Dowden wrote: \u201cSo shocked and sad. Such a beautiful dancer and kind soul.\u201d<\/p>\n
What was Kings and Queens?<\/p>\n
Kings and Queens was a Latin dance troupe that became a big hit with Britain\u2019s Got Talent fans.\u00a0The group made it all the way to the semi-final of the ITV show in 2014.\u00a0Donaldson\u2019s main passion was choreography, according to her sister.<\/p>\n
Kerri-Anne Donaldson Death: FAQs
\nQ: How old was Kerri-Anne Donaldson when she died?<\/p>\n
A: She was 38 years old.<\/p>\n
Q: When did she appear on Britain\u2019s Got Talent?<\/p>\n
A: She reached the semi-final of the ITV show in 2014 as part of Kings and Queens.<\/p>\n
Q: What was the allegation against her?<\/p>\n
A: She was arrested on suspicion of a \u201csexual\u201d offence on June 4, 2023, which she denied.<\/p>\n
Q: How long after her arrest was she found dead?<\/p>\n
A: She was discovered at her home in Farnborough three days later, on June 7, 2023.<\/p>\n
Q: Who found her?<\/p>\n
A: Her sister Cara Donaldson discovered her body.<\/p>\n
Q: What did the post mortem find?<\/p>\n
A: The cause of death was given as hanging, with non-fatal levels of medication in her blood consistent with an overdose as per reports.<\/p>\n
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