Gary Barlow is "devastated" after his daughter was delivered stillborn.
The Take That frontman and his wife Dawn - who have children Daniel, 11, nine-year-old Emily and three-year-old Daisy together - have appealed for privacy as they focus on arranging a funeral for baby Poppy.
Gary said in a statement: "Dawn and I are devastated to announce that we've lost our baby. Poppy Barlow was delivered stillborn on August 4th in London.
"Our focus now is giving her a beautiful funeral and loving our three
children with all our hearts. We'd ask at this painful time that our privacy be respected."
Gary - who married Dawn in 2000, five years after they met when she was a dancer for Take That - announced he was to be a father again in February and revealed weeks later that Dawn was carrying a girl.
He recently spoke of how important being a parent is after he was crowned Celebrity Dad of the Year.
He said: "I've been waiting for it for a long time. My kids are really
excited and I don't think they can quite believe it.
"Being a dad is a really important part of my life and it means a lot to
have won this award."
by ccollette Davies 06th Aug 2012 22:01
Dear Gary an ur lovely wife. An children. I do no what u going through. My love an thoughts r with u all. Stay togethet an talk an talk. U will get through this. Im so sorry u going thr... Read More
by Shirley Morrish 07th Aug 2012 06:43
My thoughts go out to you both,i myself have been through the very same almost 23 years ago...I miss my daughter every single day ,though she was born sleeping i will always keep her i... Read More
by PAK 07th Aug 2012 07:55
I understand the pain you are all feeling as I myself lost my second daughter at three and a half hours old. I hope the media leave you alone at this sad time to grieve.
by clair graham 07th Aug 2012 08:10
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time xxx
by Katrin 07th Aug 2012 22:43
Dear Dawn, dear Gary, dear brothers and sisters,
I'm so sorry that your little Poppy could not see the light of our world. Poppy looks now, however, an even more beautiful light, I'm... Read More