The Voice UK contestant Dean Franklin passed away on Sunday after a tragic battle with oesophageal cancer. Until then please know that the love you gave to our Dean and all of us has meant so very much'. Emma penned: 'Sending you so much love Dean' on his latest post, while Paloma wrote: 'You are so brave xxx', to which Dean replied: 'Thank you for the love, P. I’m holding onto every bit of it right now'. While his proud mother shared her love in the comments, penning in response: 'My son, my heart, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else, love you Son'. Following his passing, representatives for Heartburn Cancer Charity UK said: ‘We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Dean Franklin.

Source: Daily Mail February 09, 2026 18:27 UTC