A BRITAIN’S Got Talent star was found dead at her home just days after being discharged from hospital, an inquest heard.
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, 38, reached the semi-finals of the ITV talent show with dance group Kings and Queens in 2014.
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Kerri-Anne Donaldson was tragically found dead in her home last yearCredit: instagram
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Tributes poured in for the dancer after her death was announcedCredit: instagram
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Kerri-Anne was part of the Kings and Queens group, pictured second from left
She performed alongside Neil and Katya Jones and Kai Widdrington, who all turned pro on Strictly Come Dancing.
But Kerri-Anne was found dead at her home in Farnborough, Hampshire, in June last year.
She was found hanged on the property days after being held in police custody for an undisclosed reason, Winchester Coroner’s Court heard today.
The dancer was previously reported missing, only to be found soon after.
Kerri-Anne was then admitted to hospital in Lyne, Surrey, but was discharged days before her death.
Coroner Jason Pegg told a pre-inquest hearing today that a post mortem carried out after her death concluded she had died by “hanging”.
The coroner gave a brief overview of the days leading up to the dancer’s death.
Kerri-Anne was last seen on June 6 at 11 a.m.
A full investigative hearing is scheduled for next year.
Her death comes after the dancer revealed her “inner demons” in a tragic final social media post.
On March 16 last year, Kerri-Anne wrote: “The last two years have challenged me beyond belief, it definitely hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows.
“My career has been affected so much that it has really affected my financial situation.
“My prospects for the future were put on hold for the foreseeable future, and my motivation became increasingly difficult to maintain.
“Admittedly, I had moments of self-doubt and anxiety, and I had to do something to save myself from those dark places that are very difficult to come back from.
“So the world wants perfection, and I’m the farthest from that.
“Now I’m stuck in a hamster wheel, trying to move forward without admitting to anyone, including myself, that my life isn’t as great as it seems.”
Latin dance group Kings and Queens were a huge hit with BGT fans, making it all the way to the semi-finals of the ITV show.
Her death was tragically confirmed last year by her older sister Cara Donaldson.
Sharing the family pictures on Facebook, Cara said: “My heart hurts and my world just came crashing down around me.
“My beautiful little sister is no longer with us and I don’t know how to deal with it.
“I love you Kerri, you are my best friend, we were inseparable and right now I don’t know how to fill the void. Keep calm and hold Nan tight.”
Tributes for Kerri-Anne began pouring in after the sad news was announced.
Former Strictly dancer Joanne Clifton paid tribute to the “beautiful dancer”.
She said: “I’m speechless… This is just heartbreaking. Really devastating.
“We’ve known you and shared the dance floor with you practically all our lives.
“Dance up there with the angels Kerri.. you beautiful dancer, you beautiful baby.”
Amy Dowden echoed those sentiments, writing: “So shocked and saddened. Such a beautiful dancer and a good soul.
“Sending love to all your family and friends. Heaven sure got an angel. Keep dancing up there beautiful.”
Fellow dance troupe Neil Jones said: “Kerri Anne Donaldson – remember that name and please never forget it because it belongs to a woman who loved to dance, create and perform, she had the cheekiest laugh and a heart of gold.
“She hated getting in the car with me but she always listened to my crazy ideas, we shared so many moments and stories and she was always the voice of reason.
“Kerri, you were my friend and like an older sister.”
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Kerri-Anne’s dance group reached the semi-finals of BGTCredit: instagram
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She was released from the hospital a few days before her deathCredit: instagram
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