Cheryl has pulled out of Birmingham Pride this weekend saying that she’s still processing the death of close friend Sarah Harding.
The 38-year-star said that her “heart was heavy” after Sarah tragically died earlier this month.
Why is Cheryl pulling out of Birmingham Pride?
Cheryl took to Instagram to let fans know, and explain why she needed to take time out.
“Saying goodbye to somebody you spent such a massive piece of your life with is like nothing else,” she said on Instagram.
“My heart is heavy.
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“Grief is such a harsh experience and an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
“Questions without answers and pain without resolve. So tumultuous and constant.”
Cheryl pulls out of pride: “I apologise wholeheartedly”
She continued: “With that said I am so sorry but I really am not emotionally, mentally or physically able to perform for you this Saturday at Birmingham Pride.
“I apologise wholeheartedly and I can only hope for your understanding (I promise I will make it up to you somehow).
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