Natasha Stuart, a contestant on The Voice Australia, has died at the age of 43 after a two-year battle with cancer. She passed away on Wednesday at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, surrounded by her family.
Stuart was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2018, a year before she appeared on the talent show. Despite her illness, she competed in the 2019 series and made it to the final, performing under coach Delta Goodrem.
Before her television appearance, Stuart had a successful singing career spanning two decades. She toured with artists such as Tina Arena, Michael Bolton, and Richard Clapton.
Tributes have poured in from celebrities and The Voice executives. In a statement, executive producers Leigh Aramberri and Chloe Baker said: 'We are forever grateful to have had Tash orbit our world and be a part of our Voice family. She radiated joy, beauty and strength.'
Singer David Campbell paid tribute on social media, recalling their time performing together and saying: 'Her smile and tone touched us all as a singer and as a person.' The Voice host Sonia Kruger also expressed her sadness, calling Stuart 'a shining light whose beauty, talent and passion will be missed.'
