Paul Hardcastle has announced his son has been killed in a motorcycle accident.
The British singer, 68, is best known for his song 19, which hit number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
That same year he married wife Dolores Baker, with the couple sharing three children including British DJ and saxophonist Paul Hardcastle Jr. as well as singer Maxine Hardcastle.
However overnight Hardcastle shared the news that his son Paul Jr. had died aged 35.
Posting a photo of his son playing a guitar as a child on Instagram, he wrote: ‘Just to let you know that my super talented son Paul Hardcastle Jnr. was in a fatal motorcycle accident earlier and has sadly died. RIP son love Dad.’
The singer was quickly flooded with messages of support from friends and fans.
‘Oh Paul I’m so so sorry for your loss!! Sending you and the family love and strength and this sad time,’ S Club singer Jo O’Meara wrote.
‘Paul, I have no words to express the heartbreak of hearing this awful news. I am so so sorry. This loss is immeasurable. I am heartbroken. He was and will always be a true 1 in a million. Sending love and healing to you all,’ Libbie commented.
‘Oh no! Sending my love and deepest condolences to you Paul, and all your family. Rest in Peace Paul Jnr,’ Marie shared.
‘That’s absolutely gutting to hear. He was a good friend and always loved working with him. RIP Paul,’ Charly added.
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Paul Jnr. had also carved out a successful career as a musician.
He features on his father’s 2008 album Hardcastle 5, appearing on the final track, Take 1, as well as working on the 2022 release, Hardcastle X.
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