Gill Catchpole’s tragic death leaves James Morrison grieving

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, singer James Morrison is facing profound grief after the reported death of his long-term partner, Gill Catchpole, aged 45. Gill was allegedly found lifeless at their family home in Gloucestershire on Friday, January 5. The family has confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her tragic passing.

A close source revealed, “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.” James Morrison and Gill Catchpole shared two daughters, Elsie, 15, and Ada, five, and the musician is reportedly receiving comfort from family and friends during this difficult time.

James Morrison, 39, had previously spoken about the transformative impact of fatherhood on his life, particularly after the birth of his first daughter, Elsie. In an interview with OK! Magazine, he shared, “Becoming a father changed the way I looked at life. Because I knew I needed to be there for my daughter. That helped me out of the dark times.”

The exact wedding date of James and Gill remains unclear, but the singer had previously shared the unique beginnings of their relationship. Meeting when Gill moved into James’s mother’s house as a lodger, with her then-boyfriend, Morrison described the unusual start on the White Wine Question Time podcast, saying, “It wasn’t the easiest start, but I just still see it as a really romantic thing.”

Despite the challenges, James Morrison and Gill embarked on their romance three months after her split from her previous boyfriend. The singer revealed an amusing twist in their story, recounting how Gill’s ex-boyfriend found his way back into James’s life by dating his mother. Despite the unconventional start, James had confessed to falling for Gill at first sight, expressing, “We just had a connection straight away really.”

As the singer grapples with the profound loss of his partner, fans and the public alike extend their condolences to James Morrison and his family during this difficult time.