Tributes are, naturally, pouring in from those who knew her, but she will also be remembered fondly by those who never met her: by the legions of fans who came to adore her during her rollercoaster journey through the world of celebrity.
Sarah's journey into show business began modestly. Like many an aspiring singer, she gigged at pubs and clubs while entering modelling competitions and auditioning for some of the many TV talent shows that rose to prominence at the turn of the millennium.
Having tried her luck with the BBC's Fame Academy and ITVs Popstars: The Rivals, an attempt to cast a boy band and a girl band in tandem, she found success with the latter, progressing through to the live shows and performing for the public's votes.
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