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Tributes pour in for Peaches Geldof Peaches Geldof: Irish President Higgins leads tributes
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Singer Boy George, politician Martin McGuinness and pop star Ellie Goulding are among the many people paying tribute to Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches, who has died at the age of 25. Irish President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches, who has died at the age of 25.
Actress Susan Sarandon and X Factor winner Sam Bailey also offered their condolences on Twitter. Actress Susan Sarandon, singer Boy George, politician Martin McGuinness and TV presenter Davina McCall have also offered condolences.
Musician, campaigner and TV producer Bob Geldof has said his family are "beyond pain" following the news. President Higgins extended "my deepest sympathies to Bob Geldof and his family on the sudden and untimely death of his daughter Peaches".
Peaches Geldof was found dead at her home in Wrotham, Kent, on Monday. Geldof, 25, was found dead at her home in Wrotham, Kent on Monday.
She was the second daughter of Bob Geldof and the late TV presenter Paula Yates. Her father Bob, a musician, charity campaigner and TV producer, said his family are "beyond pain" following the news.
Kent Police said the death was being treated as "non-suspicious but unexplained and sudden". Peaches was the second daughter of Geldof and the late TV presenter Paula Yates.
Kent Police said her death was being treated as "non-suspicious but unexplained and sudden".
A post-mortem is expected to take place in the next few days.A post-mortem is expected to take place in the next few days.
Irish President Michael D Higgins, who was due to meet Bob Geldof this week during a state visit to Britain, said his thoughts were with the family.
"This is such a difficult cross to bear for any family and all of our thoughts are with Peaches' family and friends at this time. Sabina and I were due to meet Bob Geldof while on the state visit and we are thinking of him at this time of immense loss," he added.
Writer, TV presenter and model Geldof had two young sons with her second husband, musician Tom Cohen. She was 11 when her own mother died.Writer, TV presenter and model Geldof had two young sons with her second husband, musician Tom Cohen. She was 11 when her own mother died.
In a family statement issued on Monday night, Bob Geldof said: "She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us.In a family statement issued on Monday night, Bob Geldof said: "She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us.
"Writing 'was' destroys me afresh. What a beautiful child. How is this possible that we will not see her again? How is that bearable?"Writing 'was' destroys me afresh. What a beautiful child. How is this possible that we will not see her again? How is that bearable?
"We loved her and will cherish her forever. How sad that sentence is. Tom and her sons Astala and Phaedra will always belong in our family, fractured so often, but never broken.""We loved her and will cherish her forever. How sad that sentence is. Tom and her sons Astala and Phaedra will always belong in our family, fractured so often, but never broken."
The statement was signed Bob, Jeanne, Fifi, Pixie and Tiger Geldof.The statement was signed Bob, Jeanne, Fifi, Pixie and Tiger Geldof.
Cohen said: "My beloved wife Peaches was adored by myself and her two sons Astala and Phaedra and I shall bring them up with their mother in their hearts every day. We shall love her forever."Cohen said: "My beloved wife Peaches was adored by myself and her two sons Astala and Phaedra and I shall bring them up with their mother in their hearts every day. We shall love her forever."
Bob Geldof was knighted in 1986 for his work in organising Band Aid and other concerts that raised millions for the starving people of Africa. He first gained prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Bob Geldof was knighted in 1986 for his work in organising Live Aid and other concerts that raised millions for the starving people of Africa. He first gained prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats in the 1970s.
Yates, who was famous for presenting Channel 4's The Big Breakfast and music show The Tube, died of non-dependent abuse of drugs after taking heroin in September 2000. Yates, who was famous for presenting Channel 4's The Big Breakfast and music show The Tube, died of a heroin overdose in September 2000.
Boy George, who sang on the Band Aid single Do They Know It's Christmas?, tweeted: "We spoke only a month ago and she looked like an angel."Boy George, who sang on the Band Aid single Do They Know It's Christmas?, tweeted: "We spoke only a month ago and she looked like an angel."
Geldof's connections led to a diverse cross-section of tributes from those on the celebrity circuit and and politicians.
Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's deputy first minister, added his voice by saying: "The loss of Peaches Geldof is very sad for her family & friends - very sorry for them, so tragic."Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's deputy first minister, added his voice by saying: "The loss of Peaches Geldof is very sad for her family & friends - very sorry for them, so tragic."
Singer Ellie Goulding said: "Even if you think you've got it all figured out, some things still can't be explained or understood. Two beautiful children. RIP Peaches."Singer Ellie Goulding said: "Even if you think you've got it all figured out, some things still can't be explained or understood. Two beautiful children. RIP Peaches."
Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon described Geldof as "beautiful" on Twitter, while X Factor winner Sam Bailey tweeted she was "so nice and a great mother".Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon described Geldof as "beautiful" on Twitter, while X Factor winner Sam Bailey tweeted she was "so nice and a great mother".
Pop duo Rizzle Kicks tweeted that they were "absolutely devastated".
Musician Gary Numan wrote: "I can't begin to imagine the pain Bob & Peaches family are going through."
TV presenter Davina McCall said it was "unbearable news" while Dermot O'Leary added: "Met Peaches several times. Really sweet girl. So so sad for the Geldof family."TV presenter Davina McCall said it was "unbearable news" while Dermot O'Leary added: "Met Peaches several times. Really sweet girl. So so sad for the Geldof family."
Pop duo Rizzle Kicks tweeted that they were "absolutely devastated" while musician Gary Numan wrote: "I can't begin to imagine the pain Bob & Peaches family are going through."
Former boxing star Barry McGuigan tweeted that he was "shockingly sad" to hear the news.
Entertainer Lionel Blair tweeted that he was "so shocked" at the news, while US socialite Paris Hilton described Geldof as "a beautiful & special soul".Entertainer Lionel Blair tweeted that he was "so shocked" at the news, while US socialite Paris Hilton described Geldof as "a beautiful & special soul".
Members of Girls Aloud also paid tribute.Members of Girls Aloud also paid tribute.
Nadine Coyle said: ""As a new mummy, I have loved seeing her progress with her babies. A very sad day."Nadine Coyle said: ""As a new mummy, I have loved seeing her progress with her babies. A very sad day."
Nicole Roberts tweeted that she was "unbelievably sad". Nicola Roberts tweeted that she was "unbelievably sad".
A host of other celebrities also expressed their sadness at her death, including presenters of ITV's This Morning show Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.A host of other celebrities also expressed their sadness at her death, including presenters of ITV's This Morning show Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Schofield, who appeared with Geldof on This Morning, wrote online: "Utterly stunned at the terrible news of the death of Peaches Geldof! The dreadful loss of a really lovely woman"Schofield, who appeared with Geldof on This Morning, wrote online: "Utterly stunned at the terrible news of the death of Peaches Geldof! The dreadful loss of a really lovely woman"
Willoughby added: "Just heard about Peaches, so unbelievably tragic. So shocked and sad. Sending my thoughts and love to her family."Willoughby added: "Just heard about Peaches, so unbelievably tragic. So shocked and sad. Sending my thoughts and love to her family."
Actor Noel Clarke expressed his shock at Geldof's death: "Terrible news! So, so young!"
The Saturdays' Rochelle Hume said her "thoughts were with her babies and family".
Also among those to pay tribute was Michelle Mone, founder of underwear firm Ultimo, who employed Geldof as a brand ambassador.Also among those to pay tribute was Michelle Mone, founder of underwear firm Ultimo, who employed Geldof as a brand ambassador.
She called her "an incredible young woman" and said their relationship remained good despite Geldof being dropped by the company in 2010 after allegations about her taking drugs appeared in newspapers.She called her "an incredible young woman" and said their relationship remained good despite Geldof being dropped by the company in 2010 after allegations about her taking drugs appeared in newspapers.
"I really did respect her and every time I met her I just felt quite proud of her because she had managed to turn her life around and seemed very happy," Mone told BBC Radio 5live."I really did respect her and every time I met her I just felt quite proud of her because she had managed to turn her life around and seemed very happy," Mone told BBC Radio 5live.
Geldof's final tweet on Sunday was a picture of her as a child with her mother, with the message: "Me and my mum." Geldof's final tweet on Sunday was a picture of her as a child with her mother Yates, with the message: "Me and my mum."
Geldof had two sons with Cohen - Astala, one, and Phaedra, who will turn one on 24 April. A post mortem into the death of Peaches Geldof will be carried out "in the next few days", Kent police said.
On Monday, Kent Police said: "Police were called at 1.35pm on April 7, 2014 to an address near Wrotham following a report of concern for the welfare of a woman. Send us your comments using the form below. You can email us at haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Peaches'.
"A woman aged 25 was pronounced dead by South East Coast Ambulance Service.
"The death is being treated as a non-suspicious, but unexplained, sudden death. The local coroner has been informed and a post-mortem is expected to be carried out in the next few days."
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