Britain’s Got Talent star killed in horror car crash with partner

Tributes have been pouring in for the Britain’s Got Talent finalist and her partner following the tragedy.

Tributes have been flooding in for the Britain's Got Talent star

Tributes have been flooding in for the Britain’s Got Talent star (Image: itv)

Britain’s Got Talent finalist Letitia Cuney, 53, and her partner Cheryl Pierre, 47, d!ed in a collision just days after Christmas. The collision occurred on the A10 near Chittering, in Cambridgeshire, on December 28, involving a white Nissan Qashqai and a silver BMW 520D. Letitia was driving the BMW and was a member of the choir NSO, which was in the final of the  ITV talent show, hosted by Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon. Their families have paid tribute to the women, with Letitia’s loved ones describing her as a “true legend”.

Cheryl Pierre and Letitia Cuney have died in a crash

Cheryl Pierre and Letitia Cuney have d!ed in a crash (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

Letitia sadly d!ed on December 30 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and Cheryl passed away on January 1 from her injuries at he same Cambridgeshire hospital.

The singer’s family said in a heartbreaking statement: “Guided by her values and love for her family, she made the courageous decision to move to England with her one-year-old child, despite having never visited the country before. Following her move, Letitia led an industrious and fulfilling life as a teacher.

“To everyone who met Letitia, she was a force to be reckoned with – an energetic, powerful presence and a genuinely kind-hearted individual. She will be sorely missed as a mother, sister, daughter, teacher, colleague, and friend to many.”

She worked as a teacher across Essex and Northamptonshire for her career and was affectionately known as “Miss Cuney” and a “legend” by students.

Meanwhile, Cheryl’s family said: “She was completely selfless and dedicated her life to her children, always putting them first and doing everything she could to give them the best life possible.

“She was the centre of our family, bringing everyone together, offering a shoulder to cry on, and giving the most thoughtful advice whenever it was needed.”

Following the crash, police arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, possession of class A drugs and drug driving. He has been released on bail until March 27.