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Il Divo star Carlos Marin has died in hospital after his life support machine was turned off following a Covid battle.
The Spanish singer, 53, fell ill with the virus on December 7 and was later placed in a medically induced coma at the Manchester Royal Hospital.
He had been in the intensive care unit and was intubated after having his oxygen 'compromised'.
Confirming his death on Twitter, the group said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away.
'He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There will never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.
'For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend.
'We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace. With Love -- David, Sebastien and Urs.'
Baritone Marin had been a star of Il Divo since its inception in 2003, and the group has gone to sell more than 30 million copies of their albums worldwide.
The group are also considered the pioneers of operatic pop, or 'popera', and their live concerts have sold more than two million tickets worldwide.
The Spanish singer, 53, fell ill with the virus on December 7 and was later placed in a medically induced coma at the Manchester Royal Hospital.
He had been in the intensive care unit and was intubated after having his oxygen 'compromised'.
Confirming his death on Twitter, the group said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away.
'He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There will never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.
'For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend.
'We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace. With Love -- David, Sebastien and Urs.'
Baritone Marin had been a star of Il Divo since its inception in 2003, and the group has gone to sell more than 30 million copies of their albums worldwide.
The group are also considered the pioneers of operatic pop, or 'popera', and their live concerts have sold more than two million tickets worldwide.