Ben Thapa from the X-factor smiling close-up
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X Factor star Ben Thapa dies ‘suddenly’ aged 42 as heartbreaking tributes paid

Ben's G4 bandmates shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram

The X Factor star, who performed in the band G4, Ben Thapa has died at the age of just 42.

The singer began his career as part of the classical opera quartet G4 who starred on the show in 2004. The quartet were runners-up on the reality contest. Ben later left the group in 2018 but continued pursuing his performing career.

His bandmates shared the heartbreaking news of his death today (September 9) on Instagram.

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The X-factor's G4 quartet
Ben starred on The X Factor with his band mates (Credit: Ken McKay /ITV /Shutterstock)

X Factor star Ben Thapa, 42, dies

Alongside two snaps of the star, the musical group penned: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa.

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Ben Thapa from the X-factor smiling close-up

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Emily Towers
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