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The eldest son of producer and Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman has died, it emerged today.
Paul Waterman, 33, died in hospital three days ago, according to his father's official website.
A message on the site said: "On January 3, 2005 Paul peacefully passed away after a serious illness which had kept him in hospital since June."
Signed by Pete Waterman on January 4, the announcement ended: "We would like to thank everyone for their kind regards and sympathies and we hope that you will leave us to grieve our loss in private."
Paul worked for his father's music firm, PWL. Details of the 33-year-old's illness have not been released.
His death came just days after it was announced Pete, 57, was to receive an OBE for his services to music.
Daily Mail
