The star, who appeared on the show in 2016 and was mentored by Paloma Faith, announced last month he was starting chemo, but just weeks later has passed away.
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Dean Franklin, 36, died following a brief cancer battle
Dean appearing on the ITV hit show The Voice
Hit singer Paloma Faith after turning her chair for Dean
Dean was tragically struck down by oesophageal cancerCredit: instagram
Dean’s family said in a Facebook post: “I never wanted to share this news with you all so soon…
“As a family we are truly heartbroken to announce that our precious boy who fought so courageously over 8 weeks and 3 days passed over at 21.39pm last night…
“He was surrounded by love. I have been getting MSG’s from people this morning and wanted as his ma to manifest my son’s courage to share with you all…
“As a family we will post in more length when we are able. Until then please know that the love you gave to our Dean and all of us has meant so very much.”
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Dean, from Finsbury Park, North London, had started a GoFundMe page in January to help create financial security for his family, including his daughter.
He said he’d recently been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer, adding he was starting chemo.
He explained: “While this treatment is not curative, it gives me time and the possibility of further options, and I have chosen to go ahead with it…
“Right now, my focus is on treatment, managing pain, and holding on to the parts of life that matter most to me, especially music and my family…
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