Timmy Matley dead: The Overtones singer 'dies suddenly' aged 36
The Irish crooner was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2016
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Your support makes all the difference.The Overtones singer Timmy Matley has died at the age of 36.
Matley was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2016. Details surrounding his death are unclear however it's been reported that he fell from the balcony of a building in London on 9 April.
Tributes to the Irish singer have poured in following the announcement made by Matley's bandmates Mark Franks, Mike Crawshaw, Darren Everest and Lachie Chapman.
“It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away,” they wrote on social media.
The band's press team added: "Singer Timmy Matley died suddenly in London on the 9 April 2018. No further details are currently available. Family and friends are devastated at the news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
Timmy, who joined five-piece harmony group The Overtones in 2010, had been diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma a few years back forcing him to pull out of commitments including the stage show That's Entertainment.
They have sold over 500,000 copies of their first album Good Ol' Fashioned Love which was released in 2010.
It’s beyond sad to hear about the death of Timmy Matley. He was an absolute joy to work with over the years. His huge personality and undeniable talent will be massively missed. Sending all my love to his family, all of the @the_overtones lads and their fans too.
— Matt Johnson (@Mattjohnsons) April 11, 2018
Heartbreaking news to hear that Timmy Matley @the_overtones has passed away ..what an amazing talented man he was RIP Timmy thoughts with Timmy’s family friends and the band x x you will be missed xx pic.twitter.com/0d93tJBfG0
— Kevin Cooper (@KevinCooper107) April 11, 2018
Absolutely breaks my heart to hear that Timmy Matley has passed away. The Overtones have always had the ability to make me smile on my darkest day and his beaming smile and charismatic performance brought me so much joy. Rest in peace and never stop singing 😢💔
— Jessicaaa🌺 (@Jess_Grant_X) April 11, 2018
Matley was scheduled to perform at a City Hall charity concert on June 12 to raise funds for Down's Syndrome.
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