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Paul Cattermole

Paul Cattermole was an English singer and actor best known as a member of the pop group S Club 7.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Paul Cattermole was an English singer and actor best known as a member of the pop group S Club 7. He was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and died in 2023 at the age of 46. His career also included work in theatre and other music projects after leaving the group.

Early life

Paul Cattermole was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 1977. Sources note that his grandfather worked at Abbey Road Studios, which influenced his early interest in music.

S Club 7

Cattermole became known as a member of S Club 7, a British pop group formed in 1998. The group achieved multiple UK hits, including several number-one singles, and won Brit Awards.

Later career

After his time with S Club 7, Cattermole continued working in music and performance, including other band projects. Sources also identify him as an actor with screen credits.

Death

Cattermole died in April 2023 at the age of 46. Reporting at the time stated that police did not consider the death suspicious, while later reporting discussed cardiac causes from official documents.

Key facts

  • He was a founding member of S Club 7, one of the UK’s most successful late-1990s and early-2000s pop acts.
  • S Club 7 had 11 UK top-10 singles, including four number ones, and sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.
  • Cattermole was born in St Albans and developed an early interest in music through family connections to Abbey Road Studios.
  • He was also credited as an actor and appeared in film and television projects.
  • He died on 6 April 2023; police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
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Canadian context

S Club 7 had international popularity, so Paul Cattermole is a familiar figure for Canadian readers interested in late-1990s and early-2000s pop music.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Cattermole?
Paul Cattermole was a British singer and actor, best known for being a member of S Club 7.
When was Paul Cattermole born?
He was born on 7 March 1977 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
When did Paul Cattermole die?
He died on 6 April 2023 at age 46.
What was Paul Cattermole best known for?
He was best known as a member of S Club 7, a successful British pop group.
Did Paul Cattermole act as well as sing?
Yes. Sources describe him as both a singer and actor, and note film and television credits.
Was his death considered suspicious?
No. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

References

  1. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65215283
    Supports: Death, age, no suspicious circumstances, birthplace, and S Club 7 background.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Cattermole
    Supports: Birth and death dates, occupations, years active, and relationship to S Club 7.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0146366/
    Supports: Birth details, occupation, and selected screen credits.
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/09/paul-cattermole-obituary
    Supports: S Club 7 membership and career overview.
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Cattermole
    Supports: S Club 7 membership dates and death details.