Aston Merrygold has paid a poignant tribute to a former JLS backup dancer, dubbing him as an 'original JLS team member'.Dancer, Jack Pointer Mackenzie, recently died aged 35 with Aston - who was in JLS alongside Marvin Humes, Ortise Williams and JB Gil from 2009 until their last tour in 2021 - paying tribute on Instagram.
Aston wrote: "RIP captain," with a prayer hand and raised hand emojis.He added: "Original JLS team member!" reports OK!.On Aston's next Instagram story, Aston shared a video of Jack and other backing dancers performing on stage alongside JLS.Aston added the words: "Captain Jack always with the vibe from 2009 and beyond!!"A phenomenal team member!"Base Dance Studios shared a couple of black and white snaps of Jack to Instagram, as they wrote: "A unique gift, who shall be sorely missed.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us."Jack Nathaniel Pointer-Mackenzie."Following the sweet tribute, a number of fans paid tribute to Jack after he passed away.One wrote: "RIP Jack - heart goes out to your friends and family.
Nothing beats a day one dancer x"Another said: "Not Jack hadn't seen him in years but what a sweet soul and infectious spirit he had.
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