Irish singer and TV star Rose-Marie has died suddenly – condolences are pouring in

Singer and actress Rose-Marie has died at the age of 68. The Irish star’s “sudden” death was announced in a post shared on Facebook on June 7, which confirmed that she died in Blackpool.

“It is with heavy hearts and enormous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Rose-Marie in her beloved second home of Blackpool. Rest in peace my love,” read the post, shared on Rose-Marie’s Facebook page.

The singer’s closest friends have paid tribute to her, including radio presenter Robin Elliott, who sadly revealed he had plans to meet Rose-Marie in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, actress Tricia Penrose said she was “heartbroken” by the news.

Tricia, best known for her role as Gina Ward in ITV series Heartbeat, said: “I am deeply heartbroken to lose my dear friend Rose-Marie, rest in peace my dear heart,” she shared. “We were together in Blackpool just this time last week. I will miss you so much xxx.”

Robin claimed that Rose-Marie was in the middle of recording her 20th album and he was planning to travel to Blackpool on June 28 to perform with her in front of a celebrity audience at the North Pier.

He told the Belfast Telegraph: “I just can’t believe this has happened. I’ve known her for a bloody long time, I first met her in the 90s. I worked with her on a TV show called ‘Something for the Weekend’ for the BBC and over the years our paths crossed many times.”

He added: “She had so much to look forward to. She was in the studio recording a new album, there was a TV documentary being made about her, life was good.”

Rose-Marie released a total of nineteen albums during her career, and her hits include “When I Leave The World Behind”, “Let The Rest Of The World Go By” and “All The Love (In The World).” She was also a television personality and enjoyed success across the UK.

She was a judge on two series of the BBC’s Go For It and has also appeared on The Royal Variety Show, Shooting Stars, Doctors, Big Brother’s Little Brother and more. In addition to her television career, she has also acted in several stage productions and played Rita in the 2001 film Cold Fish. Rose-Marie has also been involved in charitable causes, including promoting road safety and charities for the underprivileged.